How far is Benson, VT from Barre, VT?
The driving distance from Benson, VT to Barre, VT is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benson and Barre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benson and Barre.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Lake Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 22A
7.3 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 22A
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Continue on Washington Street
825 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto US 4 East: Castleton, Rutland
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
16.9 mi · 20 min · U.S. Route 4
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Route 4 East
9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4 East
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Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on River Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107
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Turn left onto I 89 North
2024 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
24.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
1180 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Vermont Route 63
3.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63
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Turn left onto South Barre Road
1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benson and Barre.
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.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
24.3 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Benson and Partly Sunny near Barre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benson to Barre?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Benson and 33.1 miles from Barre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:48 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 Mostly Sunny around Benson and Partly Sunny near Barre.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield.
Randolph station
Rutland station
Castleton station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benson and Barre. Straight-line distance: 52.59 mi (84.64 km).
#1 Benson
Town in Vermont
| Population | 991 |
| Coordinates | 43.7070100, -73.3112300 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 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 |
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| 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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