How far is Barre, VT from East Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Barre, VT to East Montpelier, VT is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barre and East Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre and East Montpelier.
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Start on the route
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
57 m · 10 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
85 m · 11 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1037 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Merchant Street
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Turn straight onto Maple Avenue
1018 ft · 35 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
1.6 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14 South
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Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
1.5 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 14 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 2
1190 ft · 33 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Turn left onto Quaker Road
24 m · 2 sec · Quaker Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quaker Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barre and East Montpelier.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Montpelier Road
Continue on East Montpelier Road
1.7 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Barre and Rain Showers Likely near East Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barre to East Montpelier?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Barre and 2.9 miles from East Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Barre and Rain Showers Likely near East Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near South Barre
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 South Barre.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barre and East Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 5.18 mi (8.33 km).
#1 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Montpelier
Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 44.2711700, -72.4870500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Montpelier (-72.48705, 44.27117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
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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