How far is Bradford, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from Bradford, VT to Barre, VT is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
27.68 mi
00h 40m
Flight
23.29 mi
37.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.29 mi
Kilometers
37.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.68 mi
Kilometers
44.54 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Thu, Apr 30, 10:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bradford
Thu, Apr 30, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-04-30T09:35
Arrive Barre
Thu, Apr 30, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
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
Orange
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Bradford
13.8 mi
00h 20m
To Barre
13.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Waits River Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Waits River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 25

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 25

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto William Scott Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · William Scott Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Orange Road

    1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Barre Road

    2170 ft · 38 sec · East Barre Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road

    20 m · 1 sec · East Barre Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto North Main Street

    96 m · 13 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 25
10.7 mi · 39%
William Scott Memorial Highway
6.06 mi · 22%
Waits River Road
5.34 mi · 19%
East Barre Road
2.97 mi · 11%
Washington Street
1.22 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 25

Continue on Vermont Route 25

10.7 mi · 00h 16m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange
00h 20m from Bradford
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Bradford 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 Bradford to Barre?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Bradford and 13.9 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Bradford and Light Rain near Barre.

Stop Ideas Near Orange

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

20 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

33 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

53 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Barre. Straight-line distance: 23.29 mi (37.48 km).

Bradford

#1 Bradford

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population2,684
Coordinates43.9925700, -72.1289800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-72.129092, 43.992629)
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $3.87
Round trip
$7.73
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.87 $7.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.86 $4.76 $9.52
Diesel $6.00 $5.88 $11.75

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradford and Barre. The current time is 09:35:51.

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.