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

The driving distance from Brookfield, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
51.82 mi
01h 10m
Flight
39.35 mi
63.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.35 mi
Kilometers
63.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.82 mi
Kilometers
83.4 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 3:06 PM EDT
Return by in Brookfield
Thu, Oct 15, 4:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookfield
2026-10-15T13:55
Arrive St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 3:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookfield
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 Brookfield
26 mi
00h 35m
To St Johnsbury
25.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
53°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stone Road

    4.9 mi · 12 min · Stone Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 64

    1644 ft · 29 sec · Vermont Route 64

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier

    918 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 62 East: Berlin, Barre

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 62

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Berlin State Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin State Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Barre-Montpelier Road

    1135 ft · 24 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road

  10. 10

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward River Street

    1 m · 1 sec · River Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  14. 14

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  17. 17

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2

  18. 18

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  22. 22

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

    2808 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Street

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookfield 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
33.4 mi · 64%
I 89 North
7.17 mi · 14%
Stone Road
4.94 mi · 10%
Vermont Route 62
1.29 mi · 2%
Berlin State Highway
1.07 mi · 2%
River Street
0.86 mi · 2%
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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
00h 35m from Brookfield
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookfield and 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 Brookfield to St Johnsbury?

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 26 miles from Brookfield and 25.8 miles from St Johnsbury.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookfield and 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 Brookfield and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 39.35 mi (63.33 km).

Brookfield

#1 Brookfield

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population1,343
Coordinates44.0422900, -72.6034400
Altitude394
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: (-72.603421, 44.042304)
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.92 L · about $8.07
Round trip
$16.14
3.66 gal · 13.84 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $8.07 $16.14
Mid-grade $4.95 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $5.43 $9.94 $19.89
Diesel $6.38 $11.68 $23.36

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookfield and St Johnsbury. The current time is 13:55:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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