How far is Barre, VT from Dorset, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Dorset, VT is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.33 mi
02h 32m
Flight
71.59 mi
115.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.59 mi
Kilometers
115.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.33 mi
Kilometers
158.24 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dorset
Thu, Apr 23, 10:34 AM EDT
Return by in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-04-23T08:01
Arrive Dorset
Thu, Apr 23, 10:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barre
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pittsfield
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Barre
49.2 mi
01h 16m
To Dorset
49.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barre and Dorset.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barre and Dorset.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 8 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Barre Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 63

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 89 South: White River Junction

    2883 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1570 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4

  15. 15

    Continue on Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    27.2 mi · 45 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 7A

    1240 ft · 27 sec · Vermont Route 7A

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Morse Hill Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Morse Hill Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 30

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 30

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 30

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barre and Dorset.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
27.2 mi · 28%
I 89 South
24.9 mi · 25%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 11%
U.S. Route 4
9.35 mi · 10%
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 63
3.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

27.2 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
01h 16m from Barre
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Barre and Mostly Sunny near Dorset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barre to Dorset?

The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Barre and 49.2 miles from Dorset.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Barre and Mostly Sunny near Dorset.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pittsfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsfield.

RAIL

Randolph station

20 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Rutland station

23 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

34 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

41 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Dorset. Straight-line distance: 71.59 mi (115.22 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Dorset

#2 Dorset

Town in Vermont

Population1,937
Coordinates43.2548000, -73.0987200
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Barre (-72.50205, 44.19701)
End: Dorset (-73.09872, 43.2548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.47 $30.93
Premium $4.86 $16.86 $33.71
Diesel $6.00 $20.81 $41.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Barre and Dorset. The current time is 08:01:09.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.