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St Johnsbury, VT Road Trips

St Johnsbury, VT serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 115 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from St Johnsbury, VT head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

town in Vermont, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

156.4 mi

Bennington, VT

Quickest Drive

2h 16m

Addison, VT

Plan Around St Johnsbury, VT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if St Johnsbury, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Trips from St Johnsbury, VT

Driving from St Johnsbury, VT

Expect an average of 115 miles and about 2h 43m behind the wheel when leaving St Johnsbury, VT. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 141 miles (3h 7m), while the shortest is just 91 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from St Johnsbury, VT are Dorset, VT (141 mi, 3h 7m), Poultney, VT (125 mi, 2h 52m), Shoreham, VT (104.8 mi, 2h 37m), and Addison, VT (90.8 mi, 2h 16m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 115-mile trip from St Johnsbury, VT, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving St Johnsbury, VT and 2 routes heading into St Johnsbury, VT, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 91 to 141 miles.

The longest mapped route from St Johnsbury, VT covers 141 miles and takes approximately 3h 7m. Shorter options start at just 91 miles.

The average route from St Johnsbury, VT runs about 115 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 115-mile trip from St Johnsbury, VT costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from St Johnsbury, VT include Dorset, VT, Poultney, VT, Shoreham, VT and Addison, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

St Johnsbury, VT at a Glance

Founded

1786

Elevation

614 ft

Area

37 mi²

Notable People from St Johnsbury, VT

A sampling of people born in St Johnsbury, VT.

Chris Hedges

Chris Hedges

1956

American journalist

Bob Smith

Bob Smith

1879–1950

American physician and surgeon (1879–1950)

Taylor Coppenrath

Taylor Coppenrath

1981

American basketball player

Lemuel Hastings Arnold

Lemuel Hastings Arnold

1792–1852

American politician (1792-1852)

Frederick G. Fleetwood

Frederick G. Fleetwood

1868–1938

American politician (1868-1938)

William Lanteau

1922–1993

American actor (1922-1993)

Franklin Fairbanks

Franklin Fairbanks

1828–1895

American politician

Ellery Albee Hibbard

Ellery Albee Hibbard

1826–1903

American politician (1826-1903)

Mary Jane Leach

Mary Jane Leach

1949

American composer

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in St Johnsbury, VT.

St. Johnsbury Athenaeum

St. Johnsbury Athenaeum

historic building and museum in St. Johnsbury, Vermont

National Historic Landmark National Register of Historic Places listed place
Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium

Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium

natural history museum in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, USA

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Railroad Street Historic District

Railroad Street Historic District

historic district in Vermont, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place
St. Johnsbury Historic District

St. Johnsbury Historic District

historic district in Vermont, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q1014607), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

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