How far is Barre, VT from Saint Albans, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Saint Albans, VT is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.25 mi
01h 10m
Flight
51.18 mi
82.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.18 mi
Kilometers
82.36 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.25 mi
Kilometers
113.05 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Albans
Fri, May 1, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Barre
Fri, May 1, 3:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-05-01T01:11
Arrive Saint Albans
Fri, May 1, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Williston
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Barre
35.1 mi
00h 35m
To Saint Albans
35.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
49°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barre and Saint Albans.

  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

    63 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans

    2772 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Saint Albans State Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Saint Albans State Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
63.3 mi · 90%
Vermont Route 62
4.37 mi · 6%
Saint Albans State Highway
0.85 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.7 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.53 mi · 1%
US 7
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

63 mi · 01h 14m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williston
00h 35m from Barre
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Barre and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Albans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barre to Saint Albans?

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Barre and 35.1 miles from Saint Albans.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Barre and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Albans.

Stop Ideas Near Williston

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

7 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

28 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Port Kent station

34 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Westport station

41 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Saint Albans. Straight-line distance: 51.18 mi (82.36 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Saint Albans

#2 Saint Albans

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

Population6,540
Coordinates44.8108800, -73.0831900
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)
End: North Main Street (-73.083451, 44.810905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.38 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.57
4.96 gal · 18.76 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.78 $19.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.05 $22.11
Premium $4.86 $12.05 $24.10
Diesel $6.00 $14.87 $29.75

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Barre and Saint Albans. The current time is 01:11:53.

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.