How far is Barre, VT from Fairfield, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Fairfield, VT is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
76.12 mi
01h 37m
Flight
47.17 mi
75.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.17 mi
Kilometers
75.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.12 mi
Kilometers
122.51 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-04-23T04:15
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Williston
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Barre
38 mi
00h 48m
To Fairfield
38.1 mi
00h 48m

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
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 10 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    85 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2503 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 62

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 62

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans

    2772 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fairfield Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Fairfield Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 36

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 36

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Road

    40 m · 4 sec · North Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
63.3 mi · 83%
Vermont Route 36
4.46 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 62
4.37 mi · 6%
Fairfield Hill Road
2.21 mi · 3%
Fairfax Road
0.64 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

63 mi · 01h 14m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williston
00h 48m from Barre
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Barre and Partly Sunny near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Barre and 38.1 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.61 one way or $21.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Williston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Williston, 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 Williston.

RAIL

Essex Junction station

7 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

28 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Port Kent station

34 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Westport station

41 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 47.17 mi (75.92 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

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

#2 Fairfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,973
Coordinates44.8019900, -72.9456900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Barre (-72.50205, 44.19701)
End: Fairfield (-72.94569, 44.80199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $10.61
Round trip
$21.22
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.61 $21.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.99 $23.98
Premium $4.86 $13.07 $26.14
Diesel $6.00 $16.13 $32.26

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 Fairfield. The current time is 04:15:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.