Origin
St Johnsbury, VT
Late night in St Johnsbury on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
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Trip from St Johnsbury, VT to Bolton, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
56.9 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
St Johnsbury, VT
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Bolton, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from St. Johnsbury to Bolton, you can expect a straightforward 56.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it covers a relatively short distance across Vermont. With an estimated fuel cost of just $9, it is an economical way to navigate between these two locations. You will primarily rely on U.S. Route 2 and I-89 to complete the transit. Given the quick travel time, there is no need to split this into an overnight excursion, allowing you maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 West | 25.7 mi | 29m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 11.2 mi | 18m |
| I 89 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Theodore Roosevelt Highway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2 West
— 25.7 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury, VT and Bolton, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
90 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn sharp right onto US 5
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Railroad Street
3
Turn right onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Eastern Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn slight right onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Western Avenue
6
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
7
Continue on US 2
26 mi
·
29 min
·
U.S. Route 2 West
8
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
9
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
10
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
11
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 2
74 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
13
Continue on US 2
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
14
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
15
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
16
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
18
Merge onto I 89
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 89
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
20
Turn left onto VT 100
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 100
21
Enter roundabout onto North Main Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Continue on North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Main Street
23
Continue on US 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
U.S. Route 2
24
Continue on US 2
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Theodore Roosevelt Highway
25
Arrive at destination
US 2
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / Railroad Street
Turn sharp right onto US 5 / Railroad Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 2 / Eastern Avenue
Turn right onto US 2 / Eastern Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
36 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.16 one way
$18.32 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.90 | $21.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Bolton, VT
Late night in Bolton on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Cabot, VT
28 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
3 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 16m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of the distance spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of U.S. Route 2 and I-89, transitioning between two-lane stretches and wider interstate lanes. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 25.7-mile stretch on U.S. Route 2 West, which sets the pace for the majority of the drive. Expect a consistent, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding backroad adventure. The transition between these road types is seamless, making for a predictable drive that gets you to your destination without unnecessary complexity.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.7 mi on U.S. Route 2 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 West and U.S. Route 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Railroad Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Railroad Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles (US 2 / Eastern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from St Johnsbury, VT to Bolton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Stowe along the way.
Stowe
49.4 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.7 miles on U.S. Route 2 West. 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): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles (US 2 / Eastern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bolton, 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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