St. Johnsbury, VT to Bridport, VT is 98.1 miles and takes about 2h 27m via U.S. Route 2 West and Vermont Route 17, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The majority of this drive is on highways, making it a relatively straightforward trip. It’s a good option if you're looking for a direct route with a clear path. Consider this drive for a manageable day trip within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49 miles from St Johnsbury, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
U.S. Route 2 West
25.7 mi
29m
Vermont Route 17
12.2 mi
19m
Main Street
8.9 mi
15m
U.S. Route 2
8.3 mi
13m
Vermont Route 100B
7.9 mi
13m
Vermont Route 22A
7.3 mi
10m
Mill Brook Road
5.8 mi
11m
I 89
5.5 mi
6m
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 Bridport, 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
5.5 mi·6 min·I 89
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 9Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
20
Turn left onto Center Road
0.1 mi·17 sec·Center Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
0.6 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 2
22
Turn right onto VT 100B
7.9 mi·13 min·Vermont Route 100B
23
Continue on VT 100
0.5 mi·45 sec·Vermont Route 100 South
24
Continue on VT 100
4.9 mi·8 min·Main Street
25
Turn right onto VT 17
0.2 mi·30 sec·Vermont Route 17
26
Continue on VT 17
5.8 mi·11 min·Mill Brook Road
27
Continue on VT 17
8.1 mi·13 min·Vermont Route 17
28
Continue on VT 17
1.7 mi·2 min·Drake Woods Road
29
Turn left onto VT 17; VT 116
1.7 mi·2 min·North 116 Road
30
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi·1 min·Rockydale Road
31
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi·1 min·East Street
32
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi·25 sec·Main Street
33
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi·53 sec·West Street
34
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
1.2 mi·1 min·Stony Hill Road
35
Continue on VT 17
3.7 mi·5 min·Main Street
36
Continue on US 7; VT 17
0.1 mi·12 sec·Ethan Allen Highway
37
Turn left onto VT 17
1.2 mi·1 min·Otter Creek Highway
38
Continue on VT 17
0.9 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 17
39
Continue on VT 17
2.2 mi·3 min·Otter Creek Highway
40
Continue on VT 17
3.0 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 17
41
Turn left onto VT 22A
7.3 mi·10 min·Vermont Route 22A
42
Arrive at destination
VT 22A
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 27m duration, leaving St. Johnsbury in the morning is advisable to allow for a relaxed pace. Since this is a single-day trip covering 98.1 miles, you won't need to split the drive, offering flexibility. There are no specific stops noted, so plan your own breaks as needed, especially considering the longest stretch without a stop is 25.7 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $16 for the trip; filling up before you leave St. Johnsbury is a good idea.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49 miles from St Johnsbury, VT, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridport, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving St Johnsbury, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from St Johnsbury, VT
This is one driving day of about 98.1 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from St Johnsbury, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 2 West for about 25.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.8 — 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
6
44.5 mi into trip|~58m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
5
44.8 mi into trip|~59m in|US 2 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.79 one way
$31.59 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$17.38
$34.75
premium
$4.86
$18.79
$37.57
diesel
$5.61
$21.66
$43.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
20 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Shaw's Grocery - Tesla Supercharger
Vergennes, VT
Tesla
12 DCFC
Green Mountain Mall - Tesla Supercharger
St Johnsbury, VT
Tesla
8 DCFC
Maplewood Convenience Store/Comfort Inn - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.4
0
$10.30
$4.71
Efficient EV
24.5
0
$8.58
$3.92
EV Truck/SUV
39.2
0
$13.73
$6.28
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
St Johnsbury, VT
Late night
in St Johnsbury on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bridport, VT
Late night
in Bridport on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Duxbury, VT
49 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
23 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
2h 27m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway driving, with 69% of the drive on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 25.7 miles on U.S. Route 2 West before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to encounter more rural cruising once you leave the main highway sections. The shift from highway to surface roads will likely feel noticeable as you approach your destination.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 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 Vermont Route 17. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 27m drive. You will face about 13 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.
On the drive from St Johnsbury, VT to Bridport, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Moretown along the way.
Moretown
44.5 mi in|~58m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 98.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 Bridport, VT before heading back.
