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

The driving distance from Coventry, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
36.76 mi
00h 38m
Flight
32.81 mi
52.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.81 mi
Kilometers
52.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.76 mi
Kilometers
59.16 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 3:24 PM EDT
Return by in Coventry
Thu, Oct 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coventry
2026-10-15T14:45
Arrive St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 3:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Coventry
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
Sheffield
VT

Town in Vermont

From Coventry
18.5 mi
00h 19m
To St Johnsbury
18.3 mi
00h 19m

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
3 to 8 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 Coventry and St Johnsbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Covered Bridge Road

    22 m · 4 sec · Covered Bridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Heermanville Road

    31 m · 6 sec · Heermanville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    782 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 5

    5.1 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 5

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 91 South

    880 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Saint Johnsbury

    1337 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hospital Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Hospital Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1609 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
28.9 mi · 79%
U.S. Route 5
5.06 mi · 14%
Memorial Drive
1.21 mi · 3%
Hospital Drive
1.02 mi · 3%
Railroad Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Saint Johnsbury
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

28.8 mi · 00h 33m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheffield
00h 19m from Coventry
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coventry 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 Coventry to St Johnsbury?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Sheffield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Coventry and 18.3 miles from St Johnsbury.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sheffield

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

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

BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

44 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Montpelier station

55 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

59 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

72 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coventry and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 32.81 mi (52.8 km).

Coventry

#1 Coventry

Town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States

Population1,044
Coordinates44.8656000, -72.2648300
Altitude221
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: Covered Bridge Road (-72.264979, 44.865665)
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.47
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $5.73 $11.47
Mid-grade $4.95 $6.44 $12.87
Premium $5.43 $7.06 $14.13
Diesel $6.38 $8.30 $16.59

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 Coventry and St Johnsbury. The current time is 14:45:43.

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.