How far is Bolton, VT from St Johnsbury, VT?

The driving distance from Bolton, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.97 mi
01h 14m
Flight
42.88 mi
69.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.88 mi
Kilometers
69.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.97 mi
Kilometers
91.69 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St Johnsbury
Tue, Jun 2, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Bolton
Wed, Jun 3, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolton
2026-06-02T21:50
Arrive St Johnsbury
Tue, Jun 2, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plainfield
VT

Town in Vermont

From Bolton
28.6 mi
00h 37m
To St Johnsbury
28.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bolton and St Johnsbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolton and St Johnsbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Theodore Roosevelt Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Theodore Roosevelt Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1456 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 100

    50 m · 5 sec · Vermont Route 100

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100

    1065 ft · 32 sec · Vermont Route 100

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier

    934 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    42 m · 2 sec · River Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  15. 15

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  16. 16

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  17. 17

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2

  19. 19

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Street

    2808 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolton and St Johnsbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
36.9 mi · 65%
I 89 South
10.8 mi · 19%
Theodore Roosevelt Highway
2.92 mi · 5%
River Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Memorial Drive
1.19 mi · 2%
High Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Continue on U.S. Route 2

26.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
00h 37m from Bolton
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Bolton and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bolton to St Johnsbury?

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Bolton and 28.4 miles from St Johnsbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Bolton and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plainfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.

RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

27 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

44 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

52 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolton and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 42.88 mi (69.01 km).

Bolton

#1 Bolton

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population1,188
Coordinates44.3728300, -72.8806800
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
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#2 St Johnsbury

This town is nestled in the Caledonia County of Vermont, United States, and it serves as the shire town.

Population0
Coordinates44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Theodore Roosevelt Highway (-72.880675, 44.372811)
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.86
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.93 $15.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.76 $19.53
Diesel $6.00 $12.05 $24.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolton and St Johnsbury. The current time is 21:50:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.