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.
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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.
Continue From St Johnsbury, VT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
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
1956
American journalist
Bob Smith
1879–1950
American physician and surgeon (1879–1950)
Taylor Coppenrath
1981
American basketball player
Lemuel Hastings Arnold
1792–1852
American politician (1792-1852)
Frederick G. Fleetwood
1868–1938
American politician (1868-1938)
William Lanteau
1922–1993
American actor (1922-1993)
Franklin Fairbanks
1828–1895
American politician
Ellery Albee Hibbard
1826–1903
American politician (1826-1903)
Mary Jane Leach
1949
American composer
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in St Johnsbury, VT.
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
historic building and museum in St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
natural history museum in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, USA
Railroad Street Historic District
historic district in Vermont, United States
St. Johnsbury Historic District
historic district in Vermont, United States
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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