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

The driving distance from Cabot, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.44 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.76 mi
23.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.76 mi
Kilometers
23.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.44 mi
Kilometers
29.68 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 4:22 PM EDT
Return by in Cabot
Thu, Oct 15, 4:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cabot
2026-10-15T15:54
Arrive St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 4:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cabot
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Danville
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Cabot
10.8 mi
00h 13m
To St Johnsbury
7.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
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 Cabot and St Johnsbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2115 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Route 215 North

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Route 215 North

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 15

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 15

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2 West

    10.2 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  5. 5

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  9. 9

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

    2808 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Street

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cabot 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2 West
10.2 mi · 55%
Vermont Route 15
5.52 mi · 30%
Route 215 North
4.25 mi · 23%
Railroad Street
0.53 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.53 mi · 3%
Western Avenue
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2 West

At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2 West

10.2 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
14.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
00h 13m from Cabot
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cabot 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 Cabot to St Johnsbury?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Cabot and 7.6 miles from St Johnsbury.

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

The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cabot and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Danville, 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 Danville.

BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Montpelier station

41 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

49 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

56 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cabot and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 14.76 mi (23.75 km).

Cabot

#1 Cabot

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population1,433
Coordinates44.4014500, -72.3123200
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#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: Main Street (-72.312486, 44.401613)
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.46 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.3 gal · 4.92 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.95 $3.22 $6.44
Premium $5.43 $3.53 $7.06
Diesel $6.38 $4.15 $8.30

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 Cabot and St Johnsbury. The current time is 15:54:52.

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.