How far is Ludlow, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from Ludlow, VT to Barre, VT is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
76.24 mi
01h 33m
Flight
56.23 mi
90.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.23 mi
Kilometers
90.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.24 mi
Kilometers
122.69 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Ludlow
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ludlow
2026-04-23T04:04
Arrive Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ludlow
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
Stockbridge
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

From Ludlow
38.2 mi
00h 46m
To Barre
38.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
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 Ludlow and Barre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1074 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Pond Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 103 North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100 North

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 100 North

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 4

    6.2 mi · 9 min · U.S. Route 4

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  8. 8

    Continue on River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 89 North

    2024 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

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

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 63

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Barre Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ludlow 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
24.7 mi · 32%
Vermont Route 100 North
14.1 mi · 18%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 14%
Vermont Route 107
8.63 mi · 11%
U.S. Route 4
6.24 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 63
3.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

24.3 mi · 00h 28m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
00h 46m from Ludlow
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ludlow 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 Ludlow to Barre?

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Ludlow and 38.1 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.61 one way or $21.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

17 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Rutland station

27 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

White River Junction

38 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Castleton station

39 mi away
266 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ludlow and Barre. Straight-line distance: 56.23 mi (90.49 km).

Ludlow

#1 Ludlow

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,856
Coordinates43.3959100, -72.7006500
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: VT 103 (-72.700653, 43.396095)
End: (-72.502214, 44.196981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.18 L · about $10.61
Round trip
$21.22
5.38 gal · 20.36 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.61 $21.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.99 $23.98
Premium $4.86 $13.07 $26.14
Diesel $6.00 $16.13 $32.26

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 Ludlow and Barre. The current time is 04:04:56.

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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.