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

The driving distance from Morrisville, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
38.16 mi
00h 52m
Flight
30.25 mi
48.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.25 mi
Kilometers
48.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.16 mi
Kilometers
61.41 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM EDT
Return by in Morrisville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrisville
2026-10-15T15:46
Arrive St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrisville
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
Walden
VT

Town in Vermont

From Morrisville
19.1 mi
00h 26m
To St Johnsbury
19 mi
00h 26m

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 Morrisville and St Johnsbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Portland Street

    7 m · 6 sec · Portland Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Upper Main Street

    539 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 15 East

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  5. 5

    Continue on Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    158 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1209 ft · 20 sec · Mill Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 East

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2 West

    10.2 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  10. 10

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  14. 14

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

    2808 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrisville 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15 East
24 mi · 63%
U.S. Route 2 West
10.2 mi · 27%
Park Street
1.71 mi · 4%
Wolcott Street
0.66 mi · 2%
Railroad Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walden
00h 26m from Morrisville
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Morrisville 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 Morrisville to St Johnsbury?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 19.1 miles from Morrisville and 19 miles from St Johnsbury.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.95 one way or $11.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Walden

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

37 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

40 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Waterbury

44 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

63 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 30.25 mi (48.69 km).

Morrisville

#1 Morrisville

Village in the U.

Population2,090
Coordinates44.5617200, -72.5984500
Altitude207
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: Portland Street (-72.598405, 44.561723)
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.95
Round trip
$11.91
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $5.95 $11.91
Mid-grade $4.95 $6.68 $13.37
Premium $5.43 $7.34 $14.67
Diesel $6.38 $8.62 $17.23

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 Morrisville and St Johnsbury. The current time is 15:46:03.

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.