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

The driving distance from Chittenden, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.39 mi
02h 03m
Flight
67.84 mi
109.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.84 mi
Kilometers
109.18 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.39 mi
Kilometers
171.22 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 2:59 PM EDT
Return by in Chittenden
Thu, Oct 15, 5:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chittenden
2026-10-15T12:56
Arrive St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 2:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chittenden
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
Brookfield
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Chittenden
51.3 mi
01h 01m
To St Johnsbury
55.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Holden Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Holden Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Mountain Top Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Mountain Top Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mountain Top Road

    38 m · 6 sec · Mountain Top Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Chittenden Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Chittenden Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Meadow Lake Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meadow Lake Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Meadowlake Drive

    149 m · 12 sec · Meadowlake Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Meadow Lake Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Meadow Lake Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 4

    6.9 mi · 10 min · U.S. Route 4

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  13. 13

    Continue on River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 89 North

    2024 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

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

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 62

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Berlin State Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin State Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Barre-Montpelier Road

    1135 ft · 24 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road

  22. 22

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · River Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward River Street

    1 m · 1 sec · River Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  26. 26

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  27. 27

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  28. 28

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  29. 29

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2

  30. 30

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  34. 34

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

    2808 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Street

  35. 35

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chittenden 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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
33.4 mi · 31%
I 89 North
28 mi · 26%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 10%
Vermont Route 107
8.63 mi · 8%
U.S. Route 4
6.86 mi · 6%
River Street
4.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

27.6 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
01h 01m from Chittenden
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chittenden 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 Chittenden to St Johnsbury?

The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Chittenden and 55.1 miles from St Johnsbury.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.54 one way or $33.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

14 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

49 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chittenden and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 67.84 mi (109.18 km).

Chittenden

#1 Chittenden

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates43.7078400, -72.9481600
Altitude346
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: (-72.948165, 43.70784)
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.21 L · about $16.54
Round trip
$33.08
7.5 gal · 28.42 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $16.54 $33.08
Mid-grade $4.95 $18.57 $37.13
Premium $5.43 $20.38 $40.76
Diesel $6.38 $23.93 $47.86

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 Chittenden and St Johnsbury. The current time is 12:56:27.

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.