How far is Newport, VT from St Johnsbury, VT?
The driving distance from Newport, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Orleans County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and St Johnsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and St Johnsbury.
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Start on Railroad Square
738 ft · 26 sec · Railroad Square
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1845 ft · 54 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Access Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Access Road
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Continue on Schuler Road
131 m · 9 sec · Schuler Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 91 South: Saint Johnsbury
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 43 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 Newport and St Johnsbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newport 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 Newport to St Johnsbury?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Glover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Newport and 20.9 miles from St Johnsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.53 one way or $13.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newport and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Glover
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 Glover.
Littleton, New Hampshire
Montpelier station
Waterbury
St. Albans station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 36.53 mi (58.79 km).
#1 Newport
City in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,121 |
| Coordinates | 44.9364400, -72.2051000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.41 | $6.53 | $13.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $7.33 | $14.65 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $9.45 | $18.89 |
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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