How far is Starksboro, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from Starksboro, VT to Barre, VT is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.04 mi
00h 59m
Flight
27.58 mi
44.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.58 mi
Kilometers
44.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.04 mi
Kilometers
80.53 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Mon, May 4, 10:47 PM EDT
Return by in Starksboro
Mon, May 4, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starksboro
2026-05-04T21:47
Arrive Barre
Mon, May 4, 10:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Starksboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Starksboro
27.5 mi
00h 29m
To Barre
22.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 116

    6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 116

  2. 2

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint George Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Saint George Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    33 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre

    3102 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 62

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 62

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 62

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    118 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Starksboro 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint George Road
36.2 mi · 72%
Vermont Route 116
11.3 mi · 23%
Vermont Route 62
4.38 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 2A
1.98 mi · 4%
VT 62
0.59 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint George Road

Merge slight left

33 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 29m from Starksboro
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Starksboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Starksboro and 22.6 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Starksboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barre.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bolton, 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 Bolton.

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starksboro and Barre. Straight-line distance: 27.58 mi (44.38 km).

Starksboro

#1 Starksboro

Town in Vermont

Population1,756
Coordinates44.2272800, -73.0573400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 116 (-73.057007, 44.227273)
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $6.94
Round trip
$13.89
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.94 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.84 $15.69
Premium $4.86 $8.55 $17.10
Diesel $6.00 $10.55 $21.11

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Starksboro and Barre. The current time is 21:47:40.

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.