How far is South Hero, VT from St Johnsbury, VT?

The driving distance from South Hero, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
92.34 mi
01h 46m
Flight
65.19 mi
104.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.19 mi
Kilometers
104.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.34 mi
Kilometers
148.61 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 5:31 PM EDT
Return by in South Hero
Thu, Oct 15, 7:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Hero
2026-10-15T15:45
Arrive St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 5:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Hero
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
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From South Hero
46.2 mi
00h 53m
To St Johnsbury
46.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
21 mph NW
Destination
53°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Hero and St Johnsbury.

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    51 m · 6 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 2

    8.2 mi · 13 min · U.S. Route 2

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    44.5 mi · 52 min

  5. 5

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

    2969 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    42 m · 2 sec · River Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  14. 14

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  15. 15

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2

  16. 16

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  20. 20

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

    2808 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Hero and St Johnsbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
86.4 mi · 94%
River Street
1.28 mi · 1%
Memorial Drive
1.19 mi · 1%
High Street
0.58 mi · 1%
US 2
0.56 mi · 1%
Railroad Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Merge slight left

44.5 mi · 00h 52m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 53m from South Hero
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving South Hero 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 South Hero to St Johnsbury?

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from South Hero and 46.2 miles from St Johnsbury.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around South Hero and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Hero and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 65.19 mi (104.92 km).

South Hero

#1 South Hero

Town in Grand Isle County, Vermont, United States

Population1,639
Coordinates44.6453200, -73.3023500
Altitude46
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: South Street (-73.302613, 44.64532)
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $14.38
Round trip
$28.75
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $14.38 $28.75
Mid-grade $4.95 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $5.43 $17.71 $35.43
Diesel $6.38 $20.81 $41.61

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 South Hero and St Johnsbury. The current time is 15:45:17.

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.