Origin
Lyndon, VT
Morning in Lyndon on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyndon, VT to Saint Johnsbury, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyndon, VT
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Saint Johnsbury, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, efficient connection in Vermont’s Northeast region, the 7.1-mile trip from Lyndon to Saint Johnsbury is your best bet. Spanning a mere 10 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion or a simple commute between these two towns. You will spend roughly $1 on fuel, making it an incredibly budget-friendly option for your itinerary. Because the entire route consists of local roads, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex travel planning. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary travel fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Drive | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Railroad Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Portland Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| York Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Memorial Drive
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndon, VT and Saint Johnsbury, VT.
1
Start on York Street
53 ft
·
3 sec
·
York Street
2
Turn right onto US 5
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Drive
3
Turn left onto US 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Street
4
Turn left onto US 2
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
Portland Street
5
Arrive at destination
US 2
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / Memorial Drive
Turn right onto US 5 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
3
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 5 / Railroad Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 2 / Portland Street
Turn left onto US 2 / Portland Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.29 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Destination
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Morning in Saint Johnsbury on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting through a monotonous highway cruise. Since 0% of the route is on a highway, you will navigate local thoroughfares like Memorial Drive, Railroad Street, and Portland Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 6.3 miles along Memorial Drive, which serves as the primary backbone of your journey. Because the road lacks high-speed interstate segments, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace through the local landscape. It is a practical drive that relies on consistent turns rather than long, straight-line speed.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Memorial Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Memorial Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lyndon, VT to Saint Johnsbury, VT is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (US 5 / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 2 / Portland Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
800 ft
584 ft
Total Climb
74 ft
Total Descent
222 ft
Highest Point
800 ft
~0.5 mi in
Elevation Range
216 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Memorial Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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: near the start (US 5 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (US 5 / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 2 / Portland Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Johnsbury, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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