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

The driving distance from Danby, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
125.07 mi
02h 22m
Flight
89.12 mi
143.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.12 mi
Kilometers
143.42 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.07 mi
Kilometers
201.28 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 6:14 PM EDT
Return by in Danby
Thu, Oct 15, 8:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danby
2026-10-15T15:51
Arrive St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 6:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danby
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
Randolph
VT

Town in Vermont

From Danby
60.5 mi
01h 11m
To St Johnsbury
64.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 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 Danby and St Johnsbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    50 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mt Tabor Avenue

    960 ft · 35 sec · Mt Tabor Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    19.1 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on U.S. Route 4 East

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4 East

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  9. 9

    Continue on River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 89 North

    2024 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

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

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 62

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Berlin State Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin State Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Barre-Montpelier Road

    1135 ft · 24 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road

  18. 18

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · River Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward River Street

    1 m · 1 sec · River Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  22. 22

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  23. 23

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  24. 24

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  25. 25

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2

  26. 26

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  30. 30

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

    2808 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Street

  31. 31

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
33.4 mi · 27%
I 89 North
28 mi · 22%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 9%
U.S. Route 4 East
9.35 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 107
8.63 mi · 7%
River Street
4.23 mi · 3%
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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
89.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
01h 11m from Danby
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Danby 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 Danby to St Johnsbury?

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Danby and 64.6 miles from St Johnsbury.

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

The direct path is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

37 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

White River Junction

42 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

44 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danby and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 89.12 mi (143.42 km).

Danby

#1 Danby

Town in Rutland County, Vermont

Population1,308
Coordinates43.3461800, -72.9953800
Altitude211
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: (-72.995455, 43.345915)
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $19.45
Round trip
$38.90
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $19.45 $38.90
Mid-grade $4.95 $21.83 $43.67
Premium $5.43 $23.96 $47.93
Diesel $6.38 $28.14 $56.29

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 Danby and St Johnsbury. The current time is 15:51:39.

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.