How far is Richford, VT from St Johnsbury, VT?
The driving distance from Richford, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 21m.
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.
Village in Barton, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richford and St Johnsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richford and St Johnsbury.
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Start on River Street
43 m · 8 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1511 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Troy Road
1.1 km · 60 sec · Troy Road
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Continue on Jay Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Jay Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105
8.8 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 105
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 101
4.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 101
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Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
67 m · 10 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 100
5.9 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Vermont Route 14
4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 14
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 5
5.4 mi · 8 min · 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 Richford and St Johnsbury.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Richford 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 Richford to St Johnsbury?
The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Orleans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Richford and 34.1 miles from St Johnsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richford and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Orleans
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 Orleans.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richford and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 50.97 mi (82.03 km).
#1 Richford
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,303 |
| Coordinates | 44.9969900, -72.6712400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $13.10 | $26.19 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $15.38 | $30.76 |
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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