How far is Saint Johnsbury, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
123.29 mi
01h 56m
Flight
111.7 mi
179.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.7 mi
Kilometers
179.77 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.29 mi
Kilometers
198.42 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Fri, May 1, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Johnsbury
Fri, May 1, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Johnsbury
2026-04-30T22:29
Arrive Brattleboro
Fri, May 1, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Johnsbury
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
White River Junction
VT

Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont

From Saint Johnsbury
61.6 mi
00h 58m
To Brattleboro
61.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Rain then Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Johnsbury and Brattleboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Johnsbury and Brattleboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Portland Street

    32 m · 7 sec · Portland Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    119.9 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington

    2705 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Johnsbury and Brattleboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Railroad Street
121 mi · 98%
Western Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
VT 9 West
0.51 mi
High Street
0.43 mi
Main Street
0.18 mi
Portland Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Railroad Street

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 19m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White River Junction
00h 58m from Saint Johnsbury
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Saint Johnsbury and Rain then Rain Showers near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Johnsbury to Brattleboro?

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

White River Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Saint Johnsbury and 61.7 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Saint Johnsbury and Rain then Rain Showers near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near White River Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White River Junction, 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 White River Junction.

RAIL

White River Junction

102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

19 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Johnsbury and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 111.7 mi (179.77 km).

Saint Johnsbury

#1 Saint Johnsbury

Town in Vermont, United States

Population7,070
Coordinates44.4192200, -72.0150900
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland Street (-72.015114, 44.419349)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.47 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.32
8.7 gal · 32.94 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.16 $34.32
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.39 $38.78
Premium $4.86 $21.13 $42.26
Diesel $6.00 $26.09 $52.17

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Johnsbury and Brattleboro. The current time is 22:29:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.