How far is Dorset, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from Dorset, VT to Barre, VT is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
98.25 mi
02h 06m
Flight
71.59 mi
115.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.59 mi
Kilometers
115.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.25 mi
Kilometers
158.12 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Dorset
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dorset
2026-04-23T05:11
Arrive Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dorset
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
Pittsfield
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Dorset
49.2 mi
01h 03m
To Barre
49.1 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 Dorset and Barre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 30

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 30

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Morse Hill Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Morse Hill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 7A

    1240 ft · 32 sec · Vermont Route 7A

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7

    25.8 mi · 41 min · U.S. Route 7

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. Route 4 East

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4 East

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  10. 10

    Continue on River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 89 North

    2024 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 63

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Barre Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
25.8 mi · 26%
I 89 North
24.7 mi · 25%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 11%
U.S. Route 4 East
9.35 mi · 10%
Vermont Route 107
8.63 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 63
3.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7

At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7

25.8 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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
01h 03m from Dorset
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dorset 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 Dorset to Barre?

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Dorset and 49.1 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

20 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Rutland station

23 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

34 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

41 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dorset and Barre. Straight-line distance: 71.59 mi (115.22 km).

Dorset

#1 Dorset

Town in Vermont

Population1,937
Coordinates43.2548000, -73.0987200
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 30 (-73.098738, 43.254791)
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.12 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
6.94 gal · 26.24 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.47 $30.93
Premium $4.86 $16.86 $33.71
Diesel $6.00 $20.81 $41.62

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 Dorset and Barre. The current time is 05:11:40.

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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.