How far is Royalton, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from Royalton, VT to Barre, VT is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.61 mi
00h 37m
Flight
26.42 mi
42.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.42 mi
Kilometers
42.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.61 mi
Kilometers
52.48 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Royalton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royalton
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Royalton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Brookfield
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Royalton
16.4 mi
00h 18m
To Barre
16.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Royalton and Barre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Royalton and Barre.

  1. 1

    Start on Royalton Common Road

    157 m · 23 sec · Royalton Common Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 14

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 14

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 107

    3017 ft · 1 min · Vermont Route 107

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 89 North

    1992 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 63

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Barre Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Royalton and Barre.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
24.7 mi · 76%
Vermont Route 63
3.76 mi · 12%
Vermont Route 14
1.56 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.14 mi · 3%
South Barre Road
0.64 mi · 2%
Vermont Route 107
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

24.3 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
00h 18m from Royalton
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Royalton and Partly Sunny near Barre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Royalton to Barre?

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Royalton and 16.2 miles from Barre.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Royalton and Partly Sunny near Barre.

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brookfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookfield.

RAIL

Randolph station

14 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

49 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royalton and Barre. Straight-line distance: 26.42 mi (42.52 km).

Royalton

#1 Royalton

Town in Vermont

Population2,882
Coordinates43.8159000, -72.5456500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Royalton Common Rd (-72.545689, 43.815937)
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.07
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.54 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.13 $10.25
Premium $4.86 $5.59 $11.17
Diesel $6.00 $6.90 $13.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Royalton and Barre. The current time is 06:45:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.