How far is Montpelier, VT from Barton, VT?
The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Barton, VT is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Barton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Barton.
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Start on Main Street
1361 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
11 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Towne Hill Road
3.4 mi · 9 min · Towne Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2
1.6 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North
18.9 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 North
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Continue on South Main Street
3205 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1209 ft · 20 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 16
11.5 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 16
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Continue on Dry Pond Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Dry Pond Road
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Continue on Glover Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Glover Street
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Continue on Glover Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Glover Road
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Continue on Church Street
818 ft · 17 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Village Square
50 m · 4 sec · Village Square
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Turn right onto Main Street
1291 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montpelier and Barton.
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.
Vermont Route 14 North
Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North
18.9 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Montpelier and Mostly Sunny near Barton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Barton?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Hardwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Montpelier and 24 miles from Barton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montpelier and Mostly Sunny near Barton.
Stop Ideas Near Hardwick
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 Hardwick.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Littleton, New Hampshire
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Barton. Straight-line distance: 39.04 mi (62.83 km).
#1 Montpelier
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
| Population | 7,328 |
| Coordinates | 44.2600600, -72.5753900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barton
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,455 |
| Coordinates | 44.7481000, -72.1762100 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barton (-72.17621, 44.7481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
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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