How far is Marshfield, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from Marshfield, VT to Barre, VT is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.8 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.91 mi
20.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.91 mi
Kilometers
20.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.8 mi
Kilometers
25.42 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Marshfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshfield
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marshfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plainfield
VT

Town in Vermont

From Marshfield
7.8 mi
00h 12m
To Barre
8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 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 Marshfield and Barre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    42 m · 11 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    6.5 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 2

  3. 3

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  4. 4

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    2.9 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 South

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14 South

  7. 7

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Montpelier Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1018 ft · 35 sec · Maple Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Merchant Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Merchant Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    889 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    118 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshfield 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
9.42 mi · 60%
Vermont Route 14 South
2.47 mi · 16%
East Montpelier Road
1.7 mi · 11%
Merchant Street
0.78 mi · 5%
High Street
0.58 mi · 4%
North Main Street
0.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

6.51 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
00h 12m from Marshfield
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Marshfield 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 Marshfield to Barre?

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Marshfield and 8 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

27 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

44 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

52 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield and Barre. Straight-line distance: 12.91 mi (20.78 km).

Marshfield

#1 Marshfield

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population1,465
Coordinates44.3508900, -72.3539900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-72.353759, 44.35088)
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.11 L · about $2.21
Round trip
$4.42
1.12 gal · 4.22 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.21 $4.42
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.50 $4.99
Premium $4.86 $2.72 $5.44
Diesel $6.00 $3.36 $6.72

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 Marshfield and Barre. The current time is 01:17:10.

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.