How far is Craftsbury, VT from St Johnsbury, VT?
The driving distance from Craftsbury, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Craftsbury and St Johnsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Craftsbury and St Johnsbury.
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Start on Town Garage Road
13 m · 4 sec · Town Garage Road
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Turn left onto Creek Road
91 m · 9 sec · Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Craftsbury Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Craftsbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 14
1 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 14
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Continue on Eligo Lake Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Eligo Lake Road
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Continue on Craftsbury Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Craftsbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15 West
2518 ft · 43 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
158 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1209 ft · 20 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 East
12.5 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2 West
10.2 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2 West
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Continue on Western Avenue
2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Western Avenue
69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Street
2808 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Craftsbury and St Johnsbury.
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.
Vermont Route 15 East
Continue on Vermont Route 15 East
12.5 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Craftsbury 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 Craftsbury to St Johnsbury?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Walden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Craftsbury and 17 miles from St Johnsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Craftsbury and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Walden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Craftsbury and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 22.88 mi (36.82 km).
#1 Craftsbury
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.6367200, -72.3726100 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St Johnsbury
This town is nestled in the Caledonia County of Vermont, United States, and it serves as the shire town.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.41 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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