How far is Bethel, VT from Barre, VT?
The driving distance from Bethel, VT to Barre, VT is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Barre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Barre.
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Start on Cushing Drive
59 m · 14 sec · Cushing Drive
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North 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 Bethel 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain leaving Bethel and Light Rain near Barre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Barre?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 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?
Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Bethel and 16.8 miles from Barre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Bethel and Light Rain near Barre.
Stop Ideas Near Brookfield
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 Brookfield.
Randolph station
Montpelier station
Waterbury
White River Junction
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Barre. Straight-line distance: 25.97 mi (41.79 km).
#1 Bethel
Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,939 |
| Coordinates | 43.8334000, -72.6339900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
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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