Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport, VT
Mohan Nannapaneni
St Johnsbury, VT
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Newport to St. Johnsbury is 42.3 miles and takes about 52 minutes via I 91, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely morning exploration. You'll find it to be a practical connection between two points in the state, with minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 37.2 mi | 42m |
| Access Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Hospital Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Schuler Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, VT and St Johnsbury, VT.
Start on Railroad Square
Turn left onto Western Avenue
Turn right onto VT 191
Continue on VT 191
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 91
Take the exit
Turn left onto Hospital Drive
Turn right onto US 5
Turn left onto US 5
Turn right onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Newport, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Western Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 91 South: Saint Johnsbury
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Saint Johnsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto Hospital Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 5 / Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.81 one way
$13.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Newport on Tuesday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in St Johnsbury on Tuesday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 88% of the 42.3 miles on I 91. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 37.2 miles on I 91 before transitioning to surface roads like Access Road and Memorial Drive for the final portion. Expect a predominantly rural cruising feel for most of the route, with limited exits on the interstate.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Access Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Western Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newport, VT to St Johnsbury, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
Saint Johnsbury
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
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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