How far is Barre, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Williston, VT is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.35 mi
00h 38m
Flight
32.55 mi
52.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.55 mi
Kilometers
52.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.35 mi
Kilometers
58.5 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Fri, Apr 10, 4:23 PM EDT
Return by in Barre
Fri, Apr 10, 5:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-04-10T15:44
Arrive Williston
Fri, Apr 10, 4:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Barre
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waterbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Barre
18.2 mi
00h 19m
To Williston
18.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.7 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
28 mi · 77%
Vermont Route 62
4.37 mi · 12%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 6%
West Main Street
0.98 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.53 mi · 1%
US 2
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

27.7 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 19m from Barre
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Barre and Rain Showers Likely near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Barre and 18.1 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Barre and Rain Showers Likely near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

33 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Williston. Straight-line distance: 32.55 mi (52.38 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

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

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
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
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.10
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.05 $10.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.86 $6.22 $12.44
Diesel $6.00 $7.68 $15.35

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Barre and Williston. The current time is 15:44:28.

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.