Origin
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Morning in Saint Johnsbury on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Hartford, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Johnsbury, VT
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Hartford, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across Vermont, this 59.7-mile journey from Saint Johnsbury to Hartford is an efficient choice. The trip typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of only $10, it is an economical route that requires minimal logistical planning. Because the distance is relatively short, you will not need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless your schedule demands a slower pace. The drive keeps you entirely within the Northeast region, connecting two key Vermont hubs via a practical, highway-focused path.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 56.7 mi | 1h 5m |
| Railroad Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Christian Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bugbee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Portland Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 56.7 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Johnsbury, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on US 2
105 ft
·
7 sec
·
Portland Street
2
Turn left onto US 2; US 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
4
Merge onto I 91
57 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 91
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 12
Toward Wilder, White River Junction
6
Turn right onto Bugbee Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bugbee Street
7
Turn sharp left onto Christian Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Christian Street
8
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Saint Johnsbury, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.7 — 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 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
Turn left onto US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward Wilder, White River Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward Wilder, White River Junction
3
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Bugbee Street
Turn right onto Bugbee Street
Navigation decision point
5
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Christian Street
Turn sharp left onto Christian Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.61 one way
$19.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hartford, VT
Morning in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Rain Showers Likely
S 7 to 10 mph
69% chance
Live forecast
60°F
Newbury, VT
30 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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient experience, as 95% of your travel time will be spent on the interstate. You will settle in for a long, uninterrupted stretch of 56.7 miles along I-91, which dominates the majority of the trip. While the main route relies heavily on high-speed highway travel, you will transition onto Railroad Street and Christian Street to navigate the start and end of your journey. This profile is best described as a utilitarian drive where the focus is on speed and directness rather than winding backroads. You will find that the road surface remains consistent, allowing you to maintain steady momentum from start to finish.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.7 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Railroad Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 1h 11m with 95% 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 2; US 5 / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 58.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
859 ft
392 ft
Total Climb
605 ft
Total Descent
809 ft
Highest Point
859 ft
~21.3 mi in
Elevation Range
467 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Hartford, VT
Full guide →White River Junction is a village on the Connecticut River in eastern Vermont. It is in the town of Hartford.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.7 miles on I 91. 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 2; US 5 / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 58.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hartford, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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