How far is Barre, VT from Swanton, VT?
The driving distance from Barre, VT to Swanton, VT is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barre and Swanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre and Swanton.
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Start on the route
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
57 m · 10 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
85 m · 11 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2503 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 62
4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
72.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 78, US 7: Swanton
877 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto First Street
1.5 km · 1 min · First Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barre and Swanton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
72.8 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Barre and Mostly Sunny near Swanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barre to Swanton?
The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
South Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Barre and 39.6 miles from Swanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Barre and Mostly Sunny near Swanton.
Stop Ideas Near South Burlington
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 South Burlington.
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Plattsburgh station
Waterbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Swanton. Straight-line distance: 58.49 mi (94.13 km).
#1 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swanton
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 6,574 |
| Coordinates | 44.9181000, -73.1243000 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swanton (-73.1243, 44.9181)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $11.01 | $22.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.44 | $24.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.55 | $27.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
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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