How far is Burlington, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Barre, VT is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.9 mi
00h 47m
Flight
40.03 mi
64.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.03 mi
Kilometers
64.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.9 mi
Kilometers
72.26 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Sat, Apr 18, 7:31 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-18T06:43
Arrive Barre
Sat, Apr 18, 7:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Burlington
22.5 mi
00h 23m
To Barre
22.4 mi
00h 23m

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
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.8 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

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

    3102 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 62

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 62

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 62

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    118 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
38.1 mi · 85%
Vermont Route 62
4.38 mi · 10%
Main Street
1.15 mi · 3%
VT 62
0.59 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Williston Road
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

37.8 mi · 00h 44m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 23m from Burlington
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Burlington 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 Burlington to Barre?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Burlington and 22.4 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Barre. Straight-line distance: 40.03 mi (64.42 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

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

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.18 gal · 12 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.09 $14.17
Premium $4.86 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $6.00 $9.54 $19.07

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 Barre. The current time is 06:43:25.

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.