How far is Saint Johnsbury, VT from Orleans County, VT?
The driving distance from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Orleans County, VT is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Freezing Fog then Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Johnsbury and Orleans County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Johnsbury and Orleans County.
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Start on Portland Street
32 m · 7 sec · Portland Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Turn slight right
86 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Hospital Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Hospital Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 91
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
972 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto U.S. Route 5
2.4 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 5
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · U.S. Route 5
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Johnsbury and Orleans County.
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.
I 91
Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Freezing Fog then Sunny leaving Saint Johnsbury and Sunny near Orleans County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Johnsbury to Orleans County?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sheffield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Saint Johnsbury and 17.2 miles from Orleans County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Freezing Fog then Sunny around Saint Johnsbury and Sunny near Orleans County.
Stop Ideas Near Sheffield
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 Sheffield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Johnsbury and Orleans County. Straight-line distance: 30.45 mi (49.01 km).
#1 Saint Johnsbury
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 7,070 |
| Coordinates | 44.4192200, -72.0150900 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orleans County
One of the four northernmost counties in Vermont, United States
| Population | 26,897 |
| Coordinates | 44.8288100, -72.2438100 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orleans County (-72.24381, 44.82881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.38 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| Diesel | $6.40 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
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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