How far is Barre, VT from Orwell, VT?
The driving distance from Barre, VT to Orwell, VT is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Windsor 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 Orwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre and Orwell.
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Start on the route
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
57 m · 8 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Barre Road
1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 63
3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63
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Take the ramp straight toward I 89 South: White River Junction
2883 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 66: Randolph
1301 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 66
2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 66
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Continue on Central Street
2922 ft · 1 min · Central Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 12 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 12 South
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Continue on Pleasant Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Camp Brook Road Fork
88 m · 9 sec · Camp Brook Road Fork
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Continue on Camp Brook Road
5.6 mi · 13 min · Camp Brook Road
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Continue on Rochester Mountain Road
2342 ft · 1 min · Rochester Mountain Road
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Continue on Bethel Mountain Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Bethel Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethel Mountain Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2670 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 South
1559 ft · 37 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
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Turn right onto Brandon Mountain Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Brandon Mountain Road
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Continue on Brandon Mountain Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Brandon Mountain Road
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Continue on Gap Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Gap Road
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Continue on Forest Dale Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Forest Dale Road
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Continue on Marble Street
1385 ft · 29 sec · Marble Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
1567 ft · 32 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Park Street
33 m · 5 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 42 sec · Conant Square
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Turn left onto Champlain Street
3 mi · 5 min · Champlain Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 73 East
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 73 East
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 30
2.2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 30
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 73 West
4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 73 West
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Continue on Main Street
1870 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Orwell Road
19 m · 2 sec · North Orwell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Orwell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barre and Orwell.
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.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Barre and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barre to Orwell?
The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Barre and 35.7 miles from Orwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Barre and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orwell.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
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 Rochester.
Randolph station
Rutland station
Castleton station
Montpelier station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Orwell. Straight-line distance: 47.98 mi (77.22 km).
#1 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orwell
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 43.8039500, -73.2978900 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orwell (-73.29789, 43.80395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
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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