How far is Montpelier, VT from Barnet, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Barnet, VT is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
45 mi
01h 00m
Flight
26.15 mi
42.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.15 mi
Kilometers
42.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45 mi
Kilometers
72.42 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 Barnet
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 AM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Sat, Apr 18, 12:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-04-18T10:50
Arrive Barnet
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 AM 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
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montpelier
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
Cabot
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Montpelier
22.5 mi
00h 30m
To Barnet
22.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Barnet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Barnet.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1361 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Towne Hill Road

    3.4 mi · 9 min · Towne Hill Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    3.6 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 2

  6. 6

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  7. 7

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    25.2 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91

    2827 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Barnet, Peacham

    1135 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bimson Drive

    1153 ft · 28 sec · Bimson Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1569 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Monument Circle

    53 m · 8 sec · Monument Circle

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anderson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montpelier and Barnet.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
28.8 mi · 64%
I 91
10.4 mi · 23%
Towne Hill Road
3.39 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.03 mi · 2%
High Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Continue on U.S. Route 2

25.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cabot
00h 30m from Montpelier
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montpelier and Partly Sunny near Barnet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Barnet?

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 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?

Cabot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Montpelier and 22.6 miles from Barnet.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montpelier and Partly Sunny near Barnet.

Stop Ideas Near Cabot

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

29 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

36 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Randolph station

60 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Barnet. Straight-line distance: 26.15 mi (42.09 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Barnet

#2 Barnet

Town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States

Population1,615
Coordinates44.2970100, -72.0492600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Barnet (-72.04926, 44.29701)

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 45m
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
1.59 gal
6.01 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.18 gal · 12.02 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.09 $14.17
Premium $4.86 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $6.00 $9.54 $19.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Montpelier and Barnet. The current time is 10:50:24.

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.