How far is Barre, VT from Norwich, VT?
The driving distance from Barre, VT to Norwich, VT is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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 Orange County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barre and Norwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre and Norwich.
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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
6.1 mi · 9 min · William Scott Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 25
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 25
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Continue on Waits River Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Waits River Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junction
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Norwich, Hanover New Hampshire
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2653 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barre and Norwich.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 00h 26m
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 Snow leaving Barre and Light Snow near Norwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barre to Norwich?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Barre and 25.4 miles from Norwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow around Barre and Light Snow near Norwich.
Stop Ideas Near Bradford
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 Bradford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 34.65 mi (55.77 km).
#1 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwich
Town in Vermont
| Population | 3,401 |
| Coordinates | 43.7153500, -72.3078700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwich (-72.30787, 43.71535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $4.24 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $9.46 | $18.91 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
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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