How far is Plainfield, VT from Barre, VT?
The driving distance from Plainfield, VT to Barre, VT is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Barre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Barre.
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Start on High Street
2837 ft · 37 sec · High Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
2.9 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 South
2.5 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14 South
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1018 ft · 35 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn straight onto Merchant Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Merchant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
889 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
118 m · 15 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 Plainfield 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.
U.S. Route 2
Continue on U.S. Route 2
2.91 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Plainfield and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Barre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainfield to Barre?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
East Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Plainfield and 4.4 miles from Barre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.22 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Plainfield and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Barre.
Stop Ideas Near East Montpelier
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 East Montpelier.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Barre. Straight-line distance: 6.74 mi (10.84 km).
#1 Plainfield
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,263 |
| Coordinates | 44.2781200, -72.4264900 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.22 | $2.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
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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