How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Arlington, VT?
The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Arlington, VT is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St Johnsbury and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Arlington.
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Start on Main Street
27 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
93.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
1174 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockingham Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 South
2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11 West
4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West
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Continue on Simonsville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 11
5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11
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Continue on North Main Street
2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11
11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11
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Continue on Depot Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Depot Street
2654 ft · 56 sec · Depot Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 7 South: Bennington
1442 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
10 mi · 14 min · U.S. Route 7
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
1567 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
144 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 313
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 313
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 7A
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 7A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 7A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St Johnsbury and Arlington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Railroad Street
Merge slight left
93.8 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Arlington?
The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from St Johnsbury and 73.6 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.47 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St Johnsbury and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
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 Windsor.
Windsor station
Claremont
White River Junction
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 109.26 mi (175.83 km).
#1 St Johnsbury
St Johnsbury is a place in Vermont, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States of America
| Population | 2,204 |
| Coordinates | 43.0748000, -73.1540000 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-73.154, 43.0748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.47 | $40.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.21 | $50.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $31.12 | $62.25 |
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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