How far is Richmond, VT from Barre, VT?
The driving distance from Richmond, VT to Barre, VT is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Barre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Barre.
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Start on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp right
635 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
3102 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Vermont Route 62
1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 62
3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 62
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2355 ft · 1 min · 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 Richmond 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.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 00h 32m
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 Rain Showers leaving Richmond 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 Richmond to Barre?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Richmond and 17.2 miles from Barre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Barre.
Stop Ideas Near Duxbury
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 Duxbury.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Barre. Straight-line distance: 28.22 mi (45.41 km).
#1 Richmond
Place in Vermont, United States of America
| Population | 4,100 |
| Coordinates | 44.4053300, -72.9929000 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
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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