How far is Orwell, VT from Barre, VT?
The driving distance from Orwell, VT to Barre, VT is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orwell and Barre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orwell and Barre.
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Start on North Orwell Road
19 m · 9 sec · North Orwell Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1870 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 73
4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 73
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 30
2.2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 30
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 73 East
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 73 East
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Continue on Champlain Street
3 mi · 5 min · Champlain Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 46 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
1677 ft · 41 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Marble Street
1385 ft · 28 sec · Marble Street
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Continue on Forest Dale Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Forest Dale Road
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Continue on Gap Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Gap Road
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Continue on Brandon Mountain Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Brandon Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brandon Mountain Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Brandon Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 100 South
1559 ft · 35 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
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Continue on South Main Street
2670 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Bethel Mountain Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Mountain Road
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Continue on Bethel Mountain Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Bethel Mountain Road
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Continue on Rochester Mountain Road
2342 ft · 1 min · Rochester Mountain Road
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Continue on Camp Brook Road
5.6 mi · 14 min · Camp Brook Road
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Continue on Camp Brook Road Fork
88 m · 8 sec · Camp Brook Road Fork
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 12 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 12 South
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Street
723 ft · 25 sec · Central Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Street
2283 ft · 45 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 66
2.2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 66
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Turn left onto I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
1180 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Vermont Route 63
3.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63
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Turn left onto South Barre Road
1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left 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 Orwell 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.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 00h 18m
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 Orwell and Slight 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 Orwell to Barre?
The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Orwell and 35.5 miles from Barre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Orwell and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barre.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
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 Rochester.
Randolph station
Rutland station
Castleton station
Montpelier station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orwell and Barre. Straight-line distance: 47.98 mi (77.22 km).
#1 Orwell
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 43.8039500, -73.2978900 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| 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: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.19 | $22.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.19 | $24.39 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
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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