How far is South Barre, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from South Barre, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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.
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Barre and Montpelier.
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Start on the route
55 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Barre Road
1386 ft · 35 sec · South Barre Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 63
3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier
1209 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Barre and Montpelier.
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
5.68 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving South Barre and Partly Sunny near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Barre to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from South Barre and 5.8 miles from Montpelier.
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 4.9 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Barre and Partly Sunny near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Barre
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 Barre.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Barre and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 6.7 mi (10.78 km).
#1 South Barre
City in Barre, Vermont, United States of America
| Population | 1,219 |
| Coordinates | 44.1770100, -72.5056600 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montpelier
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
| Population | 7,328 |
| Coordinates | 44.2600600, -72.5753900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.83 | $3.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
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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