How far is Barre, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Milton, VT is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
58.58 mi
01h 02m
Flight
42.86 mi
68.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.86 mi
Kilometers
68.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.58 mi
Kilometers
94.27 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Mon, May 25, 8:39 PM EDT
Return by in Barre
Mon, May 25, 9:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-05-25T19:36
Arrive Milton
Mon, May 25, 8:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Barre
26.5 mi
00h 31m
To Milton
32.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.7 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  12. 12

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Colchester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Road

    3 mi · 6 min · East Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Middle Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Middle Road

  18. 18

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
28 mi · 48%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 62
4.37 mi · 7%
Middle Road
3 mi · 5%
East Road
2.96 mi · 5%
River Road
2.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

27.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 31m from Barre
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Barre and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Barre and 32.1 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Barre and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Milton. Straight-line distance: 42.86 mi (68.98 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

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

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.82 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.33
4.14 gal · 15.64 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.17 $16.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.23 $18.45
Premium $4.86 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $6.00 $12.41 $24.83

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Barre and Milton. The current time is 19:36:45.

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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.