How far is Strafford, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from Strafford, VT to Barre, VT is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
29.24 mi
00h 50m
Flight
23.66 mi
38.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.66 mi
Kilometers
38.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.24 mi
Kilometers
47.05 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Return by in Strafford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strafford
2026-04-23T05:20
Arrive Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strafford
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
Chelsea
VT

Town in Vermont, US

From Strafford
14.2 mi
00h 25m
To Barre
15 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Strafford and Barre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brook Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Brook Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hatch Road

    85 m · 13 sec · Hatch Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Justin Morrill Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Justin Morrill Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Strafford Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Strafford Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto County Turnpike

    3052 ft · 2 min · County Turnpike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Foundry Road

    78 m · 12 sec · Foundry Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bicknell Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 9 min · Bicknell Hill Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bicknell Hill Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Bicknell Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Bicknell Hill Road

    691 ft · 33 sec · Bicknell Hill Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 110

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 110

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Williamstown Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Chelsea Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 14

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 14

  15. 15

    Continue on South Barre Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Barre Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strafford 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 110
7.47 mi · 26%
Chelsea Road
3.9 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 14
3.44 mi · 12%
Justin Morrill Memorial Highway
3.38 mi · 12%
Bicknell Hill Road
3.11 mi · 11%
South Barre Road
2.32 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 110

At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 110

7.47 mi · 00h 13m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 25m from Strafford
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Strafford 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 Strafford to Barre?

The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Strafford and 15 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

19 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

32 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

White River Junction

39 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Waterbury

45 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strafford and Barre. Straight-line distance: 23.66 mi (38.07 km).

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#1 Strafford

Town in Vermont

Population1,058
Coordinates43.8664600, -72.3778700
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Brook Road (-72.378069, 43.866353)
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $4.06
Round trip
$8.13
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.06 $8.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.59 $9.18
Premium $4.86 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $6.00 $6.18 $12.35

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 Strafford and Barre. The current time is 05:20:38.

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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.