Spanning 98.3 miles across Vermont, this trip from Bridport to St. Johnsbury is a manageable journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 28 minutes. Because the route is compact, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Navigating through the Northeast region of the state, you will rely primarily on U.S. Route 2, Vermont Route 17, and local Main Street sections. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, this drive offers a straightforward transit across the state that leaves plenty of room in your schedule for local activities upon arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.1 miles from Bridport, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
U.S. Route 2
33.9 mi
42m
Vermont Route 17
9.2 mi
15m
Main Street
8.9 mi
15m
Vermont Route 100B
7.9 mi
13m
Vermont Route 22A
7.3 mi
10m
Mill Brook Road
5.8 mi
11m
I 89
5.3 mi
6m
Otter Creek Highway
3.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2
— 33.9 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridport, VT and St Johnsbury, VT.
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Start on VT 22A
7.3 mi·10 min·Vermont Route 22A
2
Turn right onto VT 17
3.0 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 17 East
3
Continue on VT 17
2.2 mi·3 min·Otter Creek Highway
4
Continue on VT 17
0.9 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 17
5
Continue on VT 17
1.2 mi·1 min·Otter Creek Highway
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 7; VT 17
0.1 mi·9 sec·Ethan Allen Highway
7
Turn left onto VT 17
3.7 mi·5 min·Main Street
8
Continue on VT 17
1.2 mi·1 min·Stony Hill Road
9
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi·55 sec·West Street
10
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi·22 sec·Main Street
11
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi·1 min·East Street
12
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi·1 min·Rockydale Road
13
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
1.7 mi·2 min·North 116 Road
14
Turn right onto VT 17
1.7 mi·2 min·Drake Woods Road
15
Continue on VT 17
8.1 mi·13 min·Vermont Route 17
16
Continue on VT 17
5.8 mi·11 min·Mill Brook Road
17
Continue on VT 17
0.2 mi·24 sec·Vermont Route 17
18
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 17
243 ft·9 sec·Vermont Route 17
19
Turn slight left onto VT 100
4.9 mi·8 min·Main Street
20
Continue on VT 100
0.5 mi·45 sec·Vermont Route 100 South
21
Continue on VT 100B
7.9 mi·13 min·Vermont Route 100B
22
Turn left onto US 2
0.5 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 2
23
Turn slight right
145 ft·6 sec
24
Turn straight onto Center Road
241 ft·5 sec·Center Road
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
26
Merge onto I 89
5.3 mi·6 min·I 89
27
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 8Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
28
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi·1 min·Berlin Street
30
Turn slight left onto US 2
1.2 mi·2 min·River Street
31
Enter roundabout onto US 2
137 ft·1 sec·River Street
32
Continue on US 2
97 ft·1 sec·River Street
33
Merge onto US 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·East Montpelier Road
34
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi·11 min·U.S. Route 2
35
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi·39 sec·High Street
36
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi·12 sec·School Street
37
Continue on US 2
26 mi·30 min·U.S. Route 2
38
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi·36 sec·Western Avenue
39
Continue on US 2
227 ft·3 sec·Western Avenue
40
Continue on US 2; US 5 Alternate
0.1 mi·11 sec·Main Street
41
Turn right onto US 2
0.3 mi·32 sec·Eastern Avenue
42
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5
0.5 mi·56 sec·Railroad Street
43
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
90 ft·3 sec·Main Street
44
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that best fits your personal itinerary. Aim to fill up your tank before you leave to keep your travel costs near the $16 estimate and avoid unnecessary stops along the way. Given that there are no mandatory stops built into the data, you can easily pace the drive to suit your own comfort level. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between U.S. Route 2 and Vermont Route 17 to ensure you stay on the most efficient path. Because the longest stretch is 33.9 miles, plan to handle that portion of the drive in one go before deciding if you need a quick break to stretch your legs.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.1 miles from Bridport, VT, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.1 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St Johnsbury, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bridport, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bridport, VT
This is one driving day of about 98.3 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Bridport, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 2 for about 33.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 98.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7.3 mi into trip|~10m in|VT 17 / Vermont Route 17 East
Turn right onto VT 17 / Vermont Route 17 East
Navigation decision point
5
39.3 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|VT 17 / Vermont Route 17
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 17 / Vermont Route 17
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
58.8 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
5
97.8 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
5
98.3 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|Main Street
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.82 one way
$31.65 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$17.41
$34.82
premium
$4.86
$18.82
$37.65
diesel
$5.61
$21.70
$43.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.5
0
$10.32
$4.72
Efficient EV
24.6
0
$8.60
$3.93
EV Truck/SUV
39.3
0
$13.76
$6.29
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Bridport, VT
Late night
in Bridport on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
St Johnsbury, VT
Late night
in St Johnsbury on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Rain Showers
S 6 mph98% chanceLive forecast
61°F
Duxbury, VT
49 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive balances efficiency with a steady pace, as 68% of the journey takes place on highways. You will experience a varied driving environment, transitioning between different road types as you make your way toward St. Johnsbury. Be prepared for a significant 33.9-mile stretch on U.S. Route 2, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. While the road favors higher speeds, the route remains engaging enough to keep you focused behind the wheel. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move from the initial local stretches onto the more consistent highway segments that define the majority of your transit.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.9 mi on U.S. Route 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 and Vermont Route 17. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near VT 17 / Vermont Route 17 East.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (VT 17 / Vermont Route 17 East): Navigation decision point; at 39.3 miles (VT 17 / Vermont Route 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 58.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,698 ft287 ft
Total Climb
2,414 ft
Total Descent
1,524 ft
Highest Point
1,698 ft
~84.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,412 ft
Notable High Points
1,698 ft at ~84.3 miles+502 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bridport, VT to St Johnsbury, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
Saint Johnsbury
58.8 mi in|~1h 35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 98.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.9 miles on U.S. Route 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (VT 17 / Vermont Route 17 East): Navigation decision point; at 39.3 miles (VT 17 / Vermont Route 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 58.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at St Johnsbury, VT before heading back.
