How far is Wolcott, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from Wolcott, VT to Barre, VT is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
31.24 mi
00h 47m
Flight
24.24 mi
39.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.24 mi
Kilometers
39.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.24 mi
Kilometers
50.27 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM EDT
Return by in Wolcott
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolcott
2026-04-23T07:11
Arrive Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolcott
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
Woodbury
VT

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

From Wolcott
15.6 mi
00h 23m
To Barre
15.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 Wolcott and Barre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    33 m · 9 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 15

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 15

  3. 3

    Continue on Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2689 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 14 South

    18.9 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 South

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 2

    1396 ft · 36 sec · U.S. Route 2

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 South

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14 South

  8. 8

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Montpelier Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1018 ft · 35 sec · Maple Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Merchant Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Merchant Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    889 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    118 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolcott 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 14 South
21.4 mi · 68%
Vermont Route 15
5.45 mi · 17%
East Montpelier Road
1.7 mi · 5%
Merchant Street
0.78 mi · 3%
Wolcott Street
0.66 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 14 South

Continue on Vermont Route 14 South

18.9 mi · 00h 28m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbury
00h 23m from Wolcott
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wolcott 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 Wolcott to Barre?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Wolcott and 15.7 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodbury

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

29 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

54 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

55 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolcott and Barre. Straight-line distance: 24.24 mi (39.01 km).

Wolcott

#1 Wolcott

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

Population1,680
Coordinates44.5464400, -72.4584400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-72.458003, 44.546489)
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.68
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.34 $8.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.90 $9.81
Premium $4.86 $5.34 $10.69
Diesel $6.00 $6.60 $13.19

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 Wolcott and Barre. The current time is 07:11:04.

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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.