How far is Rochester, VT from St Johnsbury, VT?
The driving distance from Rochester, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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 41m.
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.
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and St Johnsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and St Johnsbury.
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Start on Park Street
18 m · 10 sec · Park Street
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Turn sharp left onto Bethel Mountain Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Mountain Road
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Continue on Bethel Mountain Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Bethel Mountain Road
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Continue on Rochester Mountain Road
2342 ft · 1 min · Rochester Mountain Road
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Continue on Camp Brook Road
5.6 mi · 14 min · Camp Brook Road
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Continue on Camp Brook Road Fork
88 m · 8 sec · Camp Brook Road Fork
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 12 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 12 South
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Street
723 ft · 25 sec · Central Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Street
2283 ft · 45 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 66
2.2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 66
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Turn left onto I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 62 East: Berlin, Barre
1180 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Vermont Route 62
1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight right to continue on Berlin State Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin State Highway
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Turn left onto Barre-Montpelier Road
1135 ft · 24 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road
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Continue on River Street
1.3 km · 2 min · River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward River Street
1 m · 1 sec · River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto River Street
30 m · 1 sec · River Street
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Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road
2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on High Street
3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on School Street
997 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on Western Avenue
2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Western Avenue
69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Street
2808 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn sharp left 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 Rochester and St Johnsbury.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rochester 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 Rochester to St Johnsbury?
The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Rochester and 38.5 miles from St Johnsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Montpelier
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 Montpelier.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 54.71 mi (88.04 km).
#1 Rochester
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,085 |
| Coordinates | 43.8745100, -72.8078800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $13.42 | $26.83 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $17.30 | $34.59 |
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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