How far is Newbury, VT from Barre, VT?
The driving distance from Newbury, VT to Barre, VT is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Caledonia County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newbury and Barre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbury and Barre.
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Start on Chapel Street
46 m · 6 sec · Chapel Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street South
1766 ft · 30 sec · Main Street South
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Continue on U.S. Route 5 North
4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5 North
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Continue on Main Street North
3133 ft · 1 min · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Mill Street
2280 ft · 39 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 302
3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 302
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Continue on Route 302
4.7 mi · 7 min · Route 302
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Continue on Scott Highway
7.9 mi · 12 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · William Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Orange Road
1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road
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Continue on East Barre Road
2170 ft · 38 sec · East Barre Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road
20 m · 1 sec · East Barre Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1.2 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
96 m · 13 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 Newbury 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.
William Scott Memorial Highway
Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway
9.62 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Light Rain leaving Newbury and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Barre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newbury to Barre?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Groton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Newbury and 16.9 miles from Barre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Newbury and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Barre.
Stop Ideas Near Groton
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 Groton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newbury and Barre. Straight-line distance: 23.46 mi (37.75 km).
#1 Newbury
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,145 |
| Coordinates | 44.0792300, -72.0584200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: (-72.502214, 44.196981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
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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