How far is Bolton, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from Bolton, VT to Barre, VT is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
25.72 mi
00h 30m
Flight
22.33 mi
35.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.33 mi
Kilometers
35.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.72 mi
Kilometers
41.4 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Tue, May 12, 7:13 PM EDT
Return by in Bolton
Tue, May 12, 7:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolton
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Barre
Tue, May 12, 7:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bolton
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
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From Bolton
12.9 mi
00h 15m
To Barre
12.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Theodore Roosevelt Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Theodore Roosevelt Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1456 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 100

    50 m · 5 sec · Vermont Route 100

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100

    1065 ft · 32 sec · Vermont Route 100

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier

    934 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre

    3102 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 62

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 62

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 62

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    118 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
13.4 mi · 52%
Vermont Route 62
4.38 mi · 17%
U.S. Route 2
3.49 mi · 14%
Theodore Roosevelt Highway
2.92 mi · 11%
North Main Street
0.8 mi · 3%
VT 62
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

13.2 mi · 00h 15m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 15m from Bolton
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Bolton and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Barre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Bolton and 12.8 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Bolton and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Barre.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolton and Barre. Straight-line distance: 22.33 mi (35.93 km).

Bolton

#1 Bolton

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population1,188
Coordinates44.3728300, -72.8806800
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Theodore Roosevelt Highway (-72.880675, 44.372811)
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.44 L · about $3.59
Round trip
$7.18
1.82 gal · 6.88 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.59 $7.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.06 $8.11
Premium $4.86 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $6.00 $5.46 $10.91

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolton and Barre. The current time is 18:42:30.

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.