Origin
Montpelier, VT
Late night in Montpelier on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montpelier, VT to St 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
50m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montpelier, VT
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St Johnsbury, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit across the Northeast corner of Vermont, this 36.5-mile trip from Montpelier to St. Johnsbury is a straightforward option. You can comfortably complete the journey in about 50 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to move between these two towns. You will spend the vast majority of your time on U.S. Route 2, which serves as the primary artery for this connection. Because the distance is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 | 29.9 mi | 36m |
| Towne Hill Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Eastern Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2
— 29.9 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, VT and St Johnsbury, VT.
1
Start on VT 12; US 2 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Towne Hill Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Towne Hill Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
U.S. Route 2
6
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
7
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
8
Continue on US 2
26 mi
·
30 min
·
U.S. Route 2
9
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Western Avenue
10
Continue on US 2
227 ft
·
3 sec
·
Western Avenue
11
Continue on US 2; US 5 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Eastern Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Railroad Street
14
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Montpelier, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 36.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
4
35.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 2 / Eastern Avenue
Turn right onto US 2 / Eastern Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
35.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
5
36.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Main Street
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.88 one way
$11.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
St Johnsbury, VT
Late night in St Johnsbury on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Cabot, VT
18 mi in
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
2 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
50m 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?
This highway-focused drive is defined by its efficiency, with 82% of the trip spent on major roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 29.9 miles along U.S. Route 2. The experience is consistent rather than technical, allowing you to maintain a steady pace for nearly the entire hour-long duration. While the route begins with local navigation through Towne Hill Road and Main Street, the transition to the primary highway is seamless. You can expect a predictable driving experience that prioritizes direct travel over winding backroads.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.9 mi on U.S. Route 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 and Towne Hill Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Montpelier, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is easy. At 50m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.4 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 35.7 miles (US 2 / Eastern Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.9 miles on U.S. Route 2. 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: at 0.3 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.4 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 35.7 miles (US 2 / Eastern Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at St 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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