How far is Barre, VT from Shaftsbury, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Shaftsbury, VT is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
112.64 mi
02h 49m
Flight
89.05 mi
143.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.05 mi
Kilometers
143.31 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.64 mi
Kilometers
181.27 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shaftsbury
Thu, Apr 30, 5:21 PM EDT
Return by in Barre
Thu, Apr 30, 8:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-04-30T14:31
Arrive Shaftsbury
Thu, Apr 30, 5:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Killington
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, USA

From Barre
56.3 mi
01h 25m
To Shaftsbury
56.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 8 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Barre Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 63

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 89 South: White River Junction

    2883 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1570 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4

  15. 15

    Continue on Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    41.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury

    1567 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury

    144 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 313

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 313

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 7A

    4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 7A

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old Depot Road

    1108 ft · 28 sec · Old Depot Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dexter Road

    36 m · 5 sec · Dexter Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dexter Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
41.5 mi · 37%
I 89 South
24.9 mi · 22%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 10%
U.S. Route 4
9.35 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 7A
4.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

41.5 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Killington
01h 25m from Barre
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Barre and Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Shaftsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Killington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Barre and 56.4 miles from Shaftsbury.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.70 one way or $31.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Barre and Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Shaftsbury.

Stop Ideas Near Killington

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

18 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Randolph station

29 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

31 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Castleton station

32 mi away
266 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Shaftsbury. Straight-line distance: 89.05 mi (143.31 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

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

#2 Shaftsbury

Town in Vermont, United States

Population3,411
Coordinates43.0086900, -73.1912200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Barre (-72.50205, 44.19701)
End: Shaftsbury (-73.19122, 43.00869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.05 L · about $15.70
Round trip
$31.40
7.96 gal · 30.1 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.70 $31.40
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.74 $35.48
Premium $4.86 $19.33 $38.67
Diesel $6.00 $23.87 $47.74

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Barre and Shaftsbury. The current time is 14:31:05.

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.