How far is Hardwick, VT from Barre, VT?
The driving distance from Hardwick, VT to Barre, VT is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hardwick and Barre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hardwick and Barre.
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Start on the route
24 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Daniels Road
546 ft · 24 sec · Daniels Road
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
75 m · 14 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto West Church Street
71 m · 14 sec · West Church Street
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Turn left onto Wolcott Street
1094 ft · 24 sec · Wolcott Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2689 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
18.9 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 2
1396 ft · 36 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 Hardwick 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
Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
18.9 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hardwick 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 Hardwick to Barre?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Hardwick and 12.7 miles from Barre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hardwick and Partly Sunny near Barre.
Stop Ideas Near Marshfield
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 Marshfield.
Montpelier station
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Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hardwick and Barre. Straight-line distance: 22.27 mi (35.84 km).
#1 Hardwick
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,839 |
| Coordinates | 44.5047800, -72.3681600 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
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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