Barton Highway 
One of the shortest national highways, the Barton Highway starts just north
of Canberra (Federal Highway) and runs to the Hume Highway, near Yass.
The first 15km or so remains in the ACT. Once leaving the ACT, the highway
passes through the grape growing areas of Murrumbateman and then across
the rolling hills to Yass. The last 6-7km before reaching the Hume Highway
is at freeway standard.
Start: Canberra
Principal Towns: Canberra,
Yass
Finish: Hume Highway, 5km east of Yass
Length: 62km
Road Standard: All bitumen, excellent standard
Road Quality: Dual carriageway within ACT border. From ACT border,
many overtaking lanes; last 6km is at freeway standard before reaching
the Hume Highway.
Speed Limit (outside built up areas): 100km/hr (110km/hr at
freeway standard near Yass)
Approaching the Barton Hwy from William Slim Dr in the outskirts
of Canberra (2003).
Heading north on the Barton Hwy about 2km from the ACT/NSW border
(2003).
Heading north on the Barton Hwy, 6km or so before the Hume Highway
where it is at freeway standard (2002).
Copyright MG 2004