How far is Franklin, VT from St Johnsbury, VT?
The driving distance from Franklin, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and St Johnsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and St Johnsbury.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Hanna Road
52 m · 6 sec · Hanna Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Sheldon Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sheldon Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 120
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 120
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 105
4.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 105
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Continue on Pearl Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2679 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Elm Street
1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Sampsonville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Sampsonville Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105 East
1.6 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 105 East
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Turn right onto Montgomery Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Hazens Notch Road
4.7 mi · 12 min · Hazens Notch Road
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Continue on Route 58
1.5 mi · 4 min · Route 58
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Continue on Hazen Notch Road
4.2 mi · 10 min · Hazen Notch Road
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Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 58 East
8.3 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 58 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 14
1.2 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 58 East
3.3 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 58 East
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 5
907 ft · 20 sec · U.S. Route 5
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Turn left onto I 91 South
880 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saint Johnsbury
1337 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Hospital Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Hospital Drive
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
1609 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right 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 Franklin 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.
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.
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 Franklin 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 Franklin to St Johnsbury?
The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Irasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Franklin and 36 miles from St Johnsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Irasburg
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 Irasburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 58.63 mi (94.36 km).
#1 Franklin
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,435 |
| Coordinates | 44.9819900, -72.9162400 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $11.69 | $23.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $13.12 | $26.24 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $14.40 | $28.80 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $16.91 | $33.82 |
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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