How far is Johnson, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from Johnson, VT to Barre, VT is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
44.8 mi
01h 00m
Flight
31.56 mi
50.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.56 mi
Kilometers
50.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.8 mi
Kilometers
72.1 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM EDT
Return by in Johnson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-04-22T21:17
Arrive Barre
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson
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
Waterbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Johnson
22.4 mi
00h 30m
To Barre
22.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    2 m · 2 sec · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lower Main Street West

    3132 ft · 53 sec · Lower Main Street West

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 East

    4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 East

    35 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 East

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 100 Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100 Bypass

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100 Bypass

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100 Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Laporte Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Pucker Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    1831 ft · 41 sec · Vermont Route 100

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

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

    3102 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermont Route 62

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 62

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 62

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    118 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
13.4 mi · 30%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 14%
Vermont Route 15 East
5.83 mi · 13%
Laporte Road
4.65 mi · 10%
Vermont Route 62
4.38 mi · 10%
Pucker Street
2.65 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

13.2 mi · 00h 15m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 30m from Johnson
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Johnson and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Barre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson to Barre?

The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Johnson and 22.4 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Johnson and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Barre.

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

33 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Barre. Straight-line distance: 31.56 mi (50.79 km).

Johnson

#1 Johnson

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

Population3,619
Coordinates44.6356100, -72.6804000
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower Main Street West (-72.680407, 44.635636)
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
1.58 gal
5.98 L · about $6.23
Round trip
$12.47
3.16 gal · 11.96 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.23 $12.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.04 $14.08
Premium $4.86 $7.68 $15.35
Diesel $6.00 $9.48 $18.95

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 Johnson and Barre. The current time is 21:17:47.

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.