How far is Barre, VT from Johnson, VT?
The driving distance from Barre, VT to Johnson, VT is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barre and Johnson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre and Johnson.
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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
2503 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 62
4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
1523 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100
570 ft · 10 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Pucker Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Pucker Street
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Continue on Pucker Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pucker Street
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Continue on Laporte Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 Bypass
1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100 Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West
51 m · 4 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West
44 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Continue on Lower Main Street East
3132 ft · 57 sec · Lower Main Street East
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
2 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barre and Johnson.
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.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
13 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Barre and Sunny near Johnson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barre to Johnson?
The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Barre and 22.1 miles from Johnson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barre and Sunny near Johnson.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 31.56 mi (50.79 km).
#1 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,619 |
| Coordinates | 44.6356100, -72.6804000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson (-72.6804, 44.63561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.32 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.89 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $9.93 | $19.85 |
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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