How far is Barre, VT from Montpelier, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.12 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.67 mi
9.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.67 mi
Kilometers
9.13 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.12 mi
Kilometers
14.67 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Montpelier
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Barre
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Barre
VT

City in Barre, Vermont, United States of America

From Barre
3.5 mi
00h 07m
To Montpelier
5.6 mi
00h 07m

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
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 62

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fisher Road

    2433 ft · 1 min · Fisher Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Paine Turnpike North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Paine Turnpike North

  8. 8

    Continue on Berlin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Berlin Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 62
3.11 mi · 34%
Berlin Street
1.62 mi · 18%
Paine Turnpike North
1.1 mi · 12%
North Main Street
0.53 mi · 6%
Fisher Road
0.46 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 62

Turn left onto Vermont Route 62

3.11 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Barre
00h 07m from Barre
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Barre and Mostly Sunny near Montpelier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Barre and 5.6 miles from Montpelier.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Barre

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

12 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

26 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

31 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

60 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 5.67 mi (9.13 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

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

#2 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.22 L · about $1.26
Round trip
$2.52
0.64 gal · 2.44 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.26 $2.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.43 $2.85
Premium $4.86 $1.55 $3.11
Diesel $6.00 $1.92 $3.84

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 Montpelier. The current time is 01:25:32.

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.