How far is Barre, VT from St Johnsbury, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
36.67 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.78 mi
46.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.78 mi
Kilometers
46.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.67 mi
Kilometers
59.02 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St Johnsbury
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Barre
Sat, Apr 18, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-04-18T06:23
Arrive St Johnsbury
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Marshfield
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Barre
18.4 mi
00h 26m
To St Johnsbury
18.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barre and St Johnsbury.

  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

    1037 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Merchant Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Merchant Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Maple Avenue

    1018 ft · 35 sec · Maple Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Montpelier Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 14 South

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14 South

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 14 South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 14 South

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 2

    2.9 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2

  11. 11

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  12. 12

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2

  14. 14

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Street

    2808 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Street

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
29.2 mi · 80%
Vermont Route 14 South
2.47 mi · 7%
East Montpelier Road
1.7 mi · 5%
Merchant Street
0.78 mi · 2%
High Street
0.58 mi · 2%
Railroad Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Continue on U.S. Route 2

26.3 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
00h 26m from Barre
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Barre and Partly Sunny near St Johnsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barre to St Johnsbury?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Barre and 18.3 miles from St Johnsbury.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Barre and Partly Sunny near St Johnsbury.

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

23 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

32 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

47 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Randolph station

54 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 28.78 mi (46.32 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
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#2 St Johnsbury

St Johnsbury is a place in Vermont, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Barre and St Johnsbury. The current time is 06:23:07.

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.