How far is Barre, VT from Lunenburg, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Lunenburg, VT is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
57.8 mi
01h 21m
Flight
44.5 mi
71.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.5 mi
Kilometers
71.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.8 mi
Kilometers
93.02 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lunenburg
Thu, May 14, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Barre
Thu, May 14, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-05-14T05:01
Arrive Lunenburg
Thu, May 14, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Danville
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Barre
28.8 mi
00h 40m
To Lunenburg
29 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1037 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Merchant Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Merchant Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Maple Avenue

    1018 ft · 35 sec · Maple Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Montpelier Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 14 South

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14 South

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 14 South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 14 South

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 2

    2.9 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2

  11. 11

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  12. 12

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2

  14. 14

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Street

    592 ft · 13 sec · Railroad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Portland Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Portland Street

  20. 20

    Continue on U.S. Route 2 East

    3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2 East

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Concord Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Concord Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Miles Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Miles Pond Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Concord Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Lunenburg Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Lunenburg Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
29.2 mi · 51%
West Main Street
5.08 mi · 9%
West Lunenburg Road
3.95 mi · 7%
North Concord Road
3.13 mi · 5%
U.S. Route 2 East
3.08 mi · 5%
Portland Street
2.91 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Continue on U.S. Route 2

26.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
44.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
00h 40m from Barre
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Barre and Rain Showers near Lunenburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Barre and 29 miles from Lunenburg.

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

The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Barre and Rain Showers near Lunenburg.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Montpelier station

41 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

49 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

56 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Lunenburg. Straight-line distance: 44.5 mi (71.62 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

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

#2 Lunenburg

Town in Vermont

Population1,322
Coordinates44.4631100, -71.6820300
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Start: Barre (-72.50205, 44.19701)
End: Lunenburg (-71.68203, 44.46311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.72 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.08 gal · 15.44 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.09 $18.18
Premium $4.86 $9.91 $19.82
Diesel $6.00 $12.23 $24.47

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Barre and Lunenburg. The current time is 05:01:49.

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.