How far is Barre, VT from Orleans County, VT?
The driving distance from Barre, VT to Orleans County, VT is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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 01h 23m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barre and Orleans County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre and Orleans County.
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Start on the route
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
57 m · 10 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
85 m · 11 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1037 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Merchant Street
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Turn straight onto Maple Avenue
1018 ft · 35 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
1.6 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14 South
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Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
1.5 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 14 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 2
1396 ft · 37 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North
18.9 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 North
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Continue on South Main Street
3205 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1209 ft · 20 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 16
11.5 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 16
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Continue on Dry Pond Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Dry Pond Road
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Continue on Glover Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Glover Street
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Continue on Glover Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Glover Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 91 North
654 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
972 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto U.S. Route 5
2.4 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 5
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · U.S. Route 5
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barre and Orleans County.
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.
Vermont Route 14 North
Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North
18.9 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Barre and Rain Showers near Orleans County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barre to Orleans County?
The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Hardwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Barre and 27.6 miles from Orleans County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Barre and Rain Showers near Orleans County.
Stop Ideas Near Hardwick
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 Hardwick.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Littleton, New Hampshire
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Orleans County. Straight-line distance: 45.47 mi (73.18 km).
#1 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orleans County
One of the four northernmost counties in Vermont, United States
| Population | 26,897 |
| Coordinates | 44.8288100, -72.2438100 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orleans County (-72.24381, 44.82881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $4.42 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| Premium | $5.40 | $10.53 | $21.07 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
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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