How far is East Montpelier, VT from Barre, VT?
The driving distance from East Montpelier, VT to Barre, VT is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Montpelier and Barre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Montpelier and Barre.
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Start on Quaker Road
24 m · 3 sec · Quaker Road
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 2
1190 ft · 31 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 South
2.5 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14 South
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1018 ft · 35 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn straight onto Merchant Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Merchant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
889 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
118 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Montpelier and Barre.
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.
Vermont Route 14 South
Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 South
2.47 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving East Montpelier and Rain Showers Likely near Barre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Montpelier to Barre?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
South Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from East Montpelier and 2.9 miles from Barre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Montpelier and Rain Showers Likely near Barre.
Stop Ideas Near South Barre
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Barre.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Montpelier and Barre. Straight-line distance: 5.18 mi (8.33 km).
#1 East Montpelier
Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 44.2711700, -72.4870500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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