Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Trip from St Johnsbury, VT to Shoreham, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
104.8 mi
169 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
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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Shoreham, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
St. Johnsbury, VT to Shoreham, VT is 104.8 miles and takes about 2h 37m via U.S. Route 2 West and Vermont Route 22A, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a mostly highway experience for a significant portion of your drive, making for efficient travel between these two points. It's a straightforward route for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from St Johnsbury, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 West | 25.7 mi | 29m |
| Vermont Route 22A | 13.7 mi | 20m |
| Vermont Route 17 | 12.2 mi | 19m |
| Main Street | 9.3 mi | 15m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| Vermont Route 100B | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| 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 Shoreham, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
90 ft
·
10 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn sharp right onto US 5
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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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
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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
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High Street
10
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
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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
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East Montpelier Road
13
Continue on US 2
115 ft
·
1 sec
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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
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I 89
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
20
Turn left onto Center Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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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
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Vermont Route 100 South
24
Continue on VT 100
4.9 mi
·
8 min
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Main Street
25
Turn right onto VT 17
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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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
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North 116 Road
30
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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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
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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
14 mi
·
20 min
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Vermont Route 22A
42
Turn right onto VT 74
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
43
Arrive at destination
VT 74
Trip Plan
This 104.8-mile drive is easily completed in a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave St. Johnsbury in the morning to maximize daylight for your drive. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, it's wise to ensure you have a full tank before departing, as there's only one recommended stop, and refueling options might be spread out. Pay attention to the transition from highway to Vermont Route 22A, as this is where the driving experience changes.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 52.4 miles from St Johnsbury, VT, or about 1h 12m 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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 12m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shoreham, 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 104.8 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from St Johnsbury, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.4 miles from St 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 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
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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
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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
$18.53 one way
$37.05 round trip
$4.49/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| premium | $5.29 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $22.07 | $44.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.67 | $6.71 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Origin
St Johnsbury, VT
Afternoon in St Johnsbury on Wednesday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Sunny
N 6 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Shoreham, VT
Afternoon in Shoreham on Wednesday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Sunny
N 17 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
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
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
2h 37m 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?
About 70% of this drive is on highways, offering a consistent cruising experience for much of the way. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 25.7 miles on U.S. Route 2 West. You'll transition to surface roads, specifically Vermont Route 22A and Vermont Route 17, for the remainder of the trip. Expect rural cruising once you leave the main highway segments.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 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 22A. 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 2h 37m drive. You will face about 14 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,549 ft
204 ft
Total Climb
1,816 ft
Total Descent
2,087 ft
Highest Point
1,549 ft
~15 mi in
Elevation Range
1,345 ft
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 Shoreham, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Moretown along the way.
Moretown
44.5 mi in
|
~58m
About the Cities
Starting in St Johnsbury, VT
Full guide →Founded 1786
Top landmarks
- • St. Johnsbury Athenaeum — historic building and museum in St. Johnsbury, Vermont
- • Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium — natural history museum in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, USA
- • Railroad Street Historic District — historic district in Vermont, United States
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 2h 37m. Total distance: 104.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). 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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Shoreham, 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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