How far is Townshend, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from Townshend, VT to Barre, VT is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.3 mi
01h 54m
Flight
79.86 mi
128.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.86 mi
Kilometers
128.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.3 mi
Kilometers
171.07 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Townshend
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Townshend
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Townshend
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
White River Junction
VT

Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont

From Townshend
54.2 mi
00h 57m
To Barre
52.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grafton Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Grafton Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Athens Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Athens Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 35

    5 mi · 11 min · Route 35

  4. 4

    Continue on Athens Road

    1229 ft · 36 sec · Athens Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Route 121 East

    1001 ft · 29 sec · Route 121 East

  6. 6

    Continue on Saxtons River Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Saxtons River Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Saxtons River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Saxtons River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 121

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 121

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Terrace

    1910 ft · 49 sec · Old Terrace

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Atkinson Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Atkinson Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Rockingham Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction

    1166 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    46.2 mi · 53 min

  18. 18

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

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 63

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Barre Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
46.5 mi · 44%
I 91 North
34.8 mi · 33%
Route 35
5.01 mi · 5%
Saxtons River Road
4.5 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 63
3.76 mi · 4%
Grafton Road
3.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

46.2 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White River Junction
00h 57m from Townshend
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Townshend and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Barre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

White River Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Townshend and 52.1 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.79 one way or $29.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Townshend and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Barre.

Stop Ideas Near White River Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White River Junction, 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 White River Junction.

RAIL

White River Junction

102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

19 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Townshend and Barre. Straight-line distance: 79.86 mi (128.53 km).

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#1 Townshend

Town in Vermont

Population1,237
Coordinates43.0473000, -72.6675900
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Grafton Road (-72.668089, 43.047348)
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.2 L · about $14.79
Round trip
$29.59
7.5 gal · 28.4 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.79 $29.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.86 $18.22 $36.43
Diesel $6.00 $22.49 $44.98

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 Townshend and Barre. The current time is 22:56:43.

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.