How far is Charlotte, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from Charlotte, VT to Barre, VT is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
53.97 mi
01h 03m
Flight
38.36 mi
61.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.36 mi
Kilometers
61.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.97 mi
Kilometers
86.85 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
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 Charlotte
27 mi
00h 31m
To Barre
27 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph N
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ethan Allen Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.5 mi · 42 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 Charlotte 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
36.8 mi · 68%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 12%
Vermont Route 62
4.38 mi · 8%
Ethan Allen Highway
3.11 mi · 6%
I 89
1.04 mi · 2%
Ferry Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

36.5 mi · 00h 42m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 31m from Charlotte
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Barre?

The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 27 miles from Charlotte and 27 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Charlotte 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 Charlotte and Barre. Straight-line distance: 38.36 mi (61.73 km).

Charlotte

#1 Charlotte

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America

Population3,783
Coordinates44.3097700, -73.2609600
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Ferry Road (-73.260943, 44.309701)
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.21 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$14.99
3.8 gal · 14.42 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.50 $14.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.47 $16.94
Premium $4.86 $9.23 $18.46
Diesel $6.00 $11.39 $22.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Barre. The current time is 00:48:37.

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.