How far is Barre, VT from Wolcott, VT?
The driving distance from Barre, VT to Wolcott, VT is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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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 00h 49m.
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 Washington County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barre and Wolcott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre and Wolcott.
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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
1037 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Merchant Street
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Turn straight onto Maple Avenue
1018 ft · 35 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
1.6 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14 South
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Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
1.5 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 14 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 2
1396 ft · 37 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North
18.9 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 North
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Continue on South Main Street
2689 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Wolcott Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Wolcott Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 West
5.4 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Turn left onto School Street
33 m · 5 sec · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barre and Wolcott.
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.
Vermont Route 14 North
Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North
18.9 mi · 00h 28m
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 Wolcott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barre to Wolcott?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Barre and 15.7 miles from Wolcott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Barre and Mostly Sunny near Wolcott.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbury
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 Woodbury.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
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Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Wolcott. Straight-line distance: 24.24 mi (39.01 km).
#1 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wolcott
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,680 |
| Coordinates | 44.5464400, -72.4584400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wolcott (-72.45844, 44.54644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
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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