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

The driving distance from Richmond, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
65.78 mi
01h 19m
Flight
48.27 mi
77.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.27 mi
Kilometers
77.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.78 mi
Kilometers
105.86 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 2:13 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Oct 15, 3:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-10-15T12:53
Arrive St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 2:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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
East Montpelier
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA

From Richmond
32.9 mi
00h 39m
To St Johnsbury
32.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph N
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and St Johnsbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    635 ft · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    42 m · 2 sec · River Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  12. 12

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  13. 13

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  14. 14

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2

  15. 15

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  19. 19

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

    2808 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
33.4 mi · 51%
West Main Street
26.5 mi · 40%
River Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Memorial Drive
1.19 mi · 2%
High Street
0.58 mi · 1%
US 2
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Continue on U.S. Route 2

26.3 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Montpelier
00h 39m from Richmond
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Richmond 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 Richmond to St Johnsbury?

The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

East Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Richmond and 32.9 miles from St Johnsbury.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.23 one way or $20.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

10 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

22 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

55 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 48.27 mi (77.69 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

Place in Vermont, United States of America

Population4,100
Coordinates44.4053300, -72.9929000
Altitude105
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: West Main Street (-72.99294, 44.405295)
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.79 L · about $10.23
Round trip
$20.46
4.64 gal · 17.58 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $10.23 $20.46
Mid-grade $4.95 $11.49 $22.97
Premium $5.43 $12.61 $25.21
Diesel $6.38 $14.81 $29.61

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 Richmond and St Johnsbury. The current time is 12:53:28.

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.