How far is Barre, VT from White River Junction, VT?
The driving distance from Barre, VT to White River Junction, VT is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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 07m.
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.
Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barre and White River Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre and White River Junction.
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Start on the route
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
57 m · 8 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Barre Road
1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 63
3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63
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Take the ramp straight toward I 89 South: White River Junction
2883 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
42.8 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
2049 ft · 47 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodstock Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Woodstock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
3104 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
12 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barre and White River Junction.
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 South
Merge slight left
42.8 mi · 00h 49m
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 White River Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barre to White River Junction?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Barre and 26.7 miles from White River Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Barre and Mostly Sunny near White River Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
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 Bethel.
Randolph station
White River Junction
Rutland station
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barre and White River Junction. Straight-line distance: 38.94 mi (62.67 km).
#1 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White River Junction
Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 2,286 |
| Coordinates | 43.6489600, -72.3192600 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: White River Junction (-72.31926, 43.64896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.46 | $14.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.33 | $22.67 |
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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