How far is Barre, VT from Northfield, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Northfield, VT is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
14.89 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.28 mi
13.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.28 mi
Kilometers
13.33 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
14.89 mi
Kilometers
23.96 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-04-23T02:08
Arrive Northfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
Williamstown
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Barre
7.5 mi
00h 10m
To Northfield
7.5 mi
00h 10m

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
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 12 South

    1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 12 South

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Water Street

    63 m · 7 sec · Water Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    56 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
4.08 mi · 27%
Vermont Route 63
3.75 mi · 25%
Vermont Route 64
2.74 mi · 18%
South Main Street
2.4 mi · 16%
Vermont Route 12 South
1 mi · 7%
South Barre Road
0.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 63

Turn right onto Vermont Route 63

3.75 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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamstown
00h 10m from Barre
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Barre and Mostly Sunny near Northfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Barre and 7.5 miles from Northfield.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Williamstown

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

16 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

24 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

29 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

56 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 8.28 mi (13.33 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

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

#2 Northfield

Town in Washington County, Vermont

Population6,504
Coordinates44.1511700, -72.6565000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)
End: Water Street (-72.656559, 44.150709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.09
Round trip
$4.18
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.09 $4.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.36 $4.72
Premium $4.86 $2.57 $5.15
Diesel $6.00 $3.18 $6.36

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 Northfield. The current time is 02:08:32.

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.