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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on Railroad Street
2 m · 2 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Lower Main Street West
3132 ft · 53 sec · Lower Main Street West
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 East
4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 East
35 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 East
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 100 Bypass
15 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100 Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100 Bypass
1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100 Bypass
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Continue on Laporte Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road
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Continue on Pucker Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
1831 ft · 41 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
3102 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Vermont Route 62
1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 62
3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 62
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2355 ft · 1 min · 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 Johnson 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterbury.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Barre. Straight-line distance: 31.56 mi (50.79 km).
#1 Johnson
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,619 |
| Coordinates | 44.6356100, -72.6804000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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