How far is Saint Johnsbury, VT from Saint Albans, VT?
The driving distance from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Saint Albans, VT is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Johnsbury and Saint Albans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Johnsbury and Saint Albans.
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Start on Portland Street
32 m · 7 sec · Portland Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
592 ft · 15 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
1429 ft · 30 sec · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
563 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Western Avenue
2349 ft · 40 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
3141 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on U.S. Route 2 West
9.6 mi · 11 min · U.S. Route 2 West
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 15
12.5 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Mill Street
1209 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
158 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Wolcott Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Wolcott Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 West
13.3 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 15 West
26 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West
44 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Continue on Lower Main Street East
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lower Main Street East
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 West
8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15
35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15
3.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 104
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104
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Continue on Main Street
14.3 mi · 23 min · Main Street
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Continue on Fairfax Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fairfax Road
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Turn left onto Saint Albans State Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Saint Albans State Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Johnsbury and Saint Albans.
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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
14.3 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Saint Johnsbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Albans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Johnsbury to Saint Albans?
The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Morrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Saint Johnsbury and 38 miles from Saint Albans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Saint Johnsbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Albans.
Stop Ideas Near Morrisville
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 Morrisville.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Johnsbury and Saint Albans. Straight-line distance: 59.09 mi (95.1 km).
#1 Saint Johnsbury
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 7,070 |
| Coordinates | 44.4192200, -72.0150900 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Albans
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 6,540 |
| Coordinates | 44.8108800, -73.0831900 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-73.083451, 44.810905)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $3.95 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.07 | $32.14 |
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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