How far is Barre, VT from Newbury, VT?
The driving distance from Barre, VT to Newbury, VT is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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.
Town in Caledonia County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barre and Newbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre and Newbury.
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Start on the route
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
57 m · 5 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Church Street
153 m · 14 sec · Church Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on East Barre Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road
40 m · 2 sec · East Barre Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road
2163 ft · 37 sec · East Barre Road
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Continue on Orange Road
1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road
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Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · William Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Scott Highway
7.9 mi · 12 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on Route 302
4.7 mi · 7 min · Route 302
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Continue on U.S. Route 302
3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 302
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Continue on Mill Street
2136 ft · 36 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Mill Street
59 m · 9 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Main Street North
2990 ft · 1 min · Main Street North
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Continue on U.S. Route 5 North
4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5 North
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Continue on Main Street South
1766 ft · 30 sec · Main Street South
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Turn right onto Chapel Street
46 m · 4 sec · Chapel Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapel Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barre and Newbury.
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.
William Scott Memorial Highway
Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway
9.62 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Barre and Light Rain near Newbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barre to Newbury?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Groton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Barre and 18.1 miles from Newbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Barre and Light Rain near Newbury.
Stop Ideas Near Groton
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 Groton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Newbury. Straight-line distance: 23.46 mi (37.75 km).
#1 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newbury
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,145 |
| Coordinates | 44.0792300, -72.0584200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newbury (-72.05842, 44.07923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
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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