How far is North Bennington, VT from St Johnsbury, VT?

The driving distance from North Bennington, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.1 mi
02h 45m
Flight
120.12 mi
193.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.12 mi
Kilometers
193.32 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.1 mi
Kilometers
251.22 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 6:41 PM EDT
Return by in North Bennington
Thu, Oct 15, 9:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bennington
2026-10-15T15:56
Arrive St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 6:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bennington
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
Windsor
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA

From North Bennington
77.8 mi
01h 22m
To St Johnsbury
78.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 North Bennington and St Johnsbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bennington and St Johnsbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Bank Street

    6 m · 3 sec · Bank Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    135 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Sage Street

    55 m · 11 sec · Sage Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    131 m · 19 sec · Prospect Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mechanic Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mechanic Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Overlea Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Overlea Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harwood Hill Road

    2556 ft · 56 sec · Harwood Hill Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward US 7

    69 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North: Manchester, Rutland

    2980 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7

    19.9 mi · 27 min · U.S. Route 7

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 11, VT 30

    1763 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Depot Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 30

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11 30

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11

  16. 16

    Continue on Simonsville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 West

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  20. 20

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit left toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction

    752 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    93.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Saint Johnsbury

    1094 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    585 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
93.6 mi · 60%
U.S. Route 7
19.9 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 11 30
11.5 mi · 7%
Rockingham Road
6.62 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 11
5.56 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 11 West
4.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

93.4 mi · 01h 48m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
120.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 22m from North Bennington
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving North Bennington 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 North Bennington to St Johnsbury?

The road trip is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from North Bennington and 78.3 miles from St Johnsbury.

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

The direct path is about 120.1 miles (193.3 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.30 one way or $48.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Bennington and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

12 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

28 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bennington and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 120.12 mi (193.32 km).

North Bennington

#1 North Bennington

Village in Vermont

Population1,694
Coordinates42.9303600, -73.2426100
Altitude195
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: Main Street (-73.242573, 42.930365)
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.85 L · about $24.30
Round trip
$48.60
11.02 gal · 41.7 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $24.30 $48.60
Mid-grade $4.95 $27.28 $54.56
Premium $5.43 $29.94 $59.88
Diesel $6.38 $35.16 $70.33

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 North Bennington and St Johnsbury. The current time is 15:56:03.

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.