How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Barre, VT?
The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Barre, VT is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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
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Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
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 St Johnsbury and Barre.
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Start on Main Street
27 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
2808 ft · 55 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
1429 ft · 30 sec · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
563 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Western Avenue
2349 ft · 40 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
3141 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on U.S. Route 2 West
25.7 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2 West
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Continue on School Street
997 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on High Street
3040 ft · 39 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 St Johnsbury 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 West
Continue on U.S. Route 2 West
25.7 mi · 00h 29m
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 St Johnsbury 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 St Johnsbury to Barre?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from St Johnsbury and 18.1 miles from Barre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St Johnsbury and Partly Sunny near Barre.
Stop Ideas Near Marshfield
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 Marshfield.
Montpelier station
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Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Barre. Straight-line distance: 28.78 mi (46.32 km).
#1 St Johnsbury
St Johnsbury is a place in Vermont, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
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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