How far is Worcester, VT from Barre, VT?
The driving distance from Worcester, VT to Barre, VT is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Barre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Barre.
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Start on Elmore Road
6 m · 1 sec · Elmore Road
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Continue on Worcester Village Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Worcester Village Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 12
3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 12
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Continue on Elm Streetc
3.1 mi · 7 min · Elm Streetc
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Turn left onto Spring Street
126 m · 8 sec · Spring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
2463 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Berlin Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Berlin Street
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Continue on Paine Turnpike North
1.1 mi · 2 min · Paine Turnpike North
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Turn left onto Fisher Road
2555 ft · 1 min · Fisher Road
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 62
105 m · 17 sec · 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 Worcester 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.
Vermont Route 12
Continue on Vermont Route 12
3.64 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Worcester 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 Worcester to Barre?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Worcester and 10.4 miles from Barre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Worcester and Partly Sunny near Barre.
Stop Ideas Near Montpelier
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 Montpelier.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Barre. Straight-line distance: 12.43 mi (20.01 km).
#1 Worcester
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,028 |
| Coordinates | 44.3736700, -72.5498300 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
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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