How far is Barre, VT from Lincoln, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Lincoln, VT is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.73 mi
01h 10m
Flight
25.33 mi
40.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.33 mi
Kilometers
40.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.73 mi
Kilometers
57.5 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Sun, May 31, 3:05 AM EDT
Return by in Barre
Sun, May 31, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-05-31T01:55
Arrive Lincoln
Sun, May 31, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Roxbury
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Barre
17.8 mi
00h 35m
To Lincoln
17.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown

    774 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on VT 64 West

    55 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Vermont Route 64

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 64

  11. 11

    Continue on Lovers Lane

    1 km · 2 min · Lovers Lane

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 12A

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 12A

  13. 13

    Continue on Roxbury Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Roxbury Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Warren Mountain Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Warren Mountain Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Roxburry Mountain Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Roxburry Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Brook Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Brook Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Flat Iron Road

    613 ft · 21 sec · Flat Iron Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    990 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Covered Bridge Road

    51 m · 9 sec · Covered Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Covered Bridge Road

    158 m · 18 sec · Covered Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Covered Bridge Road

    117 m · 16 sec · Covered Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    104 m · 6 sec · Vermont Route 100

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Gap Road

    7.7 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Gap Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East River Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East River Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Quaker Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Quaker Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quaker Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Gap Road
7.66 mi · 21%
I 89 South
4.08 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 63
3.75 mi · 10%
Vermont Route 12A
3.57 mi · 10%
Warren Mountain Road
2.99 mi · 8%
Roxburry Mountain Road
2.83 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Gap Road

Turn slight right onto Lincoln Gap Road

7.66 mi · 00h 16m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roxbury
00h 35m from Barre
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Barre and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Barre and 17.9 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Barre and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lincoln.

Stop Ideas Near Roxbury

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

20 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

21 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

27 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

54 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 25.33 mi (40.77 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

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

#2 Lincoln

Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States

Population1,244
Coordinates44.1058900, -72.9970600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Barre (-72.50205, 44.19701)
End: Lincoln (-72.99706, 44.10589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.94
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.97 $9.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.62 $11.23
Premium $4.86 $6.12 $12.24
Diesel $6.00 $7.56 $15.11

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Barre and Lincoln. The current time is 01:55:30.

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.