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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
57 m · 8 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Barre Road
1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 63
3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63
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Take the ramp straight toward I 89 South: White River Junction
2883 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
1570 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 107
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto River Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
27.2 mi · 45 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 7A
1240 ft · 27 sec · Vermont Route 7A
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Turn right onto Morse Hill Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Morse Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 30
2.6 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 30
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsfield.
Randolph station
Rutland station
Castleton station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Dorset. Straight-line distance: 71.59 mi (115.22 km).
#1 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dorset
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,937 |
| Coordinates | 43.2548000, -73.0987200 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dorset (-73.09872, 43.2548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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