Origin
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Late night in Saint Johnsbury on Sunday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Lyndon, 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.
Saint Johnsbury, VT
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Lyndon, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Saint Johnsbury and Lyndon, this 7.1-mile connection is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend only about 10 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate entirely via local roads, specifically Memorial Drive, Railroad Street, and Portland Street, without touching any major highways. With a fuel budget of just $1, the trip is incredibly economical for your travel planning. Because both towns are located in the Northeast region of Vermont, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-fuss route that serves as a simple link between these two Vermont communities.
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 Saint Johnsbury, VT and Lyndon, VT.
1
Start on US 2
105 ft
·
7 sec
·
Portland Street
2
Turn right onto US 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Street
3
Turn slight right
282 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn straight onto US 5
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Drive
5
Turn left onto York Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
York Street
6
Arrive at destination
York Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / Railroad Street
Turn right onto US 5 / Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
York Street
Turn left onto York 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
Lyndon, VT
Late night in Lyndon on Sunday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°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 warmer 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a mindless cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, so settle into a pace suited for local streets. The longest uninterrupted section of your journey is a 6.3-mile stretch along Memorial Drive, which dictates the bulk of your travel time. Since the entire route is local, the road character remains consistent rather than transitioning between different types of infrastructure. You will find that the lack of highway miles keeps the driving environment intimate and focused on the immediate surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 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 / Railroad Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Lyndon, 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 / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (York Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
802 ft
585 ft
Total Climb
223 ft
Total Descent
75 ft
Highest Point
802 ft
~6.6 mi in
Elevation Range
217 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 / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (York Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lyndon, 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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