How far is Westford, VT from Barre, VT?
The driving distance from Westford, VT to Barre, VT is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 57m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westford and Barre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westford and Barre.
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Start on Cambridge Road
25 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Road
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 128
685 ft · 14 sec · Vermont Route 128
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Continue on Browns River Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · Browns River Road
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Turn sharp left onto Jericho Road
1406 ft · 34 sec · Jericho Road
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Turn straight onto Sand Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sand Hill Road
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Continue on Sand Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sand Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117
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Continue on River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1427 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left
635 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
3102 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Vermont Route 62
1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 62
3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 62
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2355 ft · 1 min · 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 Westford 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.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westford and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westford to Barre?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 24.4 miles from Westford and 24.4 miles from Barre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Westford and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barre.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
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 Bolton.
Waterbury
Essex Junction station
Montpelier station
Westport station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westford and Barre. Straight-line distance: 38.05 mi (61.23 km).
#1 Westford
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,123 |
| Coordinates | 44.6119900, -73.0087500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.36 | $16.71 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.31 | $20.63 |
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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