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 EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.62 mi
01h 12m
Flight
34.65 mi
55.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.65 mi
Kilometers
55.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.62 mi
Kilometers
81.47 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwich
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Norwich
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Bradford
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Barre
25.3 mi
00h 36m
To Norwich
25.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 5 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Church Street

    153 m · 14 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Barre Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road

    40 m · 2 sec · East Barre Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road

    2163 ft · 37 sec · East Barre Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Orange Road

    1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road

  9. 9

    Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · William Scott Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 25

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 25

  11. 11

    Continue on Waits River Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Waits River Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junction

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Norwich, Hanover New Hampshire

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2653 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
22.6 mi · 45%
Vermont Route 25
10.7 mi · 21%
William Scott Memorial Highway
6.06 mi · 12%
Waits River Road
5.86 mi · 12%
East Barre Road
2.98 mi · 6%
Washington Street
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradford
00h 36m from Barre
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Barre and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Barre and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Norwich.

Stop Ideas Near Bradford

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

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

BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

37 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

41 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

44 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Randolph station

44 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 34.65 mi (55.77 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

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

#2 Norwich

Town in Vermont

Population3,401
Coordinates43.7153500, -72.3078700
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Barre (-72.50205, 44.19701)
End: Norwich (-72.30787, 43.71535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.12
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.06 $14.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.98 $15.96
Premium $4.86 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $6.00 $10.73 $21.47

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 Norwich. The current time is 22:43:05.

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.