How far is Burlington, VT from Barnet, VT?

The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Barnet, VT is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.94 mi
01h 49m
Flight
58.73 mi
94.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Burlington.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.73 mi
Kilometers
94.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.94 mi
Kilometers
136.69 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnet
Sat, Apr 18, 8:29 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-18T06:40
Arrive Barnet
Sat, Apr 18, 8:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
East Montpelier
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA

From Burlington
42.4 mi
00h 54m
To Barnet
42.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 17 mph S
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Barnet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Barnet.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Williston Road

    1059 ft · 35 sec · Williston Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Montpelier

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    35.3 mi · 41 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    42 m · 2 sec · River Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  14. 14

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  15. 15

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    25.2 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91

    2827 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Barnet, Peacham

    1135 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bimson Drive

    1153 ft · 28 sec · Bimson Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1569 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Monument Circle

    53 m · 8 sec · Monument Circle

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anderson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Barnet.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
35.5 mi · 42%
U.S. Route 2
32.3 mi · 38%
I 91
10.4 mi · 12%
River Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Memorial Drive
1.19 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

35.3 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Montpelier
00h 54m from Burlington
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Burlington and Partly Sunny near Barnet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Barnet?

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

East Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Burlington and 42.5 miles from Barnet.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Burlington and Partly Sunny near Barnet.

Stop Ideas Near East Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

10 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

22 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

55 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Barnet. Straight-line distance: 58.73 mi (94.52 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Barnet

#2 Barnet

Town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States

Population1,615
Coordinates44.2970100, -72.0492600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-73.21207, 44.47588)
End: Barnet (-72.04926, 44.29701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.67
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.83 $23.67
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.37 $26.74
Premium $4.86 $14.57 $29.15
Diesel $6.00 $17.99 $35.98

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Barnet. The current time is 06:40:22.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.