How far is Barre, VT from Richford, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Richford, VT is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
74.73 mi
01h 59m
Flight
55.9 mi
89.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.9 mi
Kilometers
89.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.73 mi
Kilometers
120.26 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 8:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-04-23T04:26
Arrive Richford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Jeffersonville
VT

Village in the town of Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont

From Barre
37.3 mi
00h 59m
To Richford
37.4 mi
00h 59m

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
49°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 10 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    85 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2503 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 62

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 62

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

    1523 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    570 ft · 10 sec · Vermont Route 100

  10. 10

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Waterbury Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Moscow Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Moscow Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Barrows Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Barrows Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Luce Hill Road

    2864 ft · 1 min · Luce Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Luce Hill Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Luce Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mountain Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mountain Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 108 South

  18. 18

    Continue on Mill Street

    2793 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mill Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Mill Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1553 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 108 North

    36 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 108 North

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 108 North

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 North

  23. 23

    Continue on Bakersfield Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Bakersfield Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 108 South

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street North

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street North

  26. 26

    Continue on West Enosburg Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · West Enosburg Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3237 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Elm Street

    1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Sampsonville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Sampsonville Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Vermont Route 105 East

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 105 East

  31. 31

    Continue on Saint Albans Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Albans Road

  32. 32

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street

    43 m · 2 sec · River Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
13.2 mi · 18%
Vermont Route 108 South
11.9 mi · 16%
Mountain Road
6.52 mi · 9%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 8%
West Enosburg Road
4.8 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 62
4.37 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

13 mi · 00h 15m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
55.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
00h 59m from Barre
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Barre and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Richford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Barre and 37.4 miles from Richford.

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

The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Barre and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Richford.

Stop Ideas Near Jeffersonville

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

28 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

28 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

46 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Richford. Straight-line distance: 55.9 mi (89.96 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

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

#2 Richford

Town in Vermont

Population2,303
Coordinates44.9969900, -72.6712400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Barre (-72.50205, 44.19701)
End: Richford (-72.67124, 44.99699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.98 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.83
5.28 gal · 19.96 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.41 $20.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.77 $23.53
Premium $4.86 $12.83 $25.65
Diesel $6.00 $15.83 $31.66

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 Richford. The current time is 04:26:24.

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.