How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Barnet, VT?

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Barnet, VT is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.89 mi
00h 15m
Flight
9.02 mi
14.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.02 mi
Kilometers
14.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.89 mi
Kilometers
17.52 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnet
Thu, Apr 30, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Thu, Apr 30, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St Johnsbury
2026-04-30T06:59
Arrive Barnet
Thu, Apr 30, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in St Johnsbury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Johnsbury
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From St Johnsbury
5.5 mi
00h 07m
To Barnet
5.5 mi
00h 07m

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
48°F
Thursday

Rain then Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Barnet.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    27 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Barnet, Peacham

    1135 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bimson Drive

    1153 ft · 28 sec · Bimson Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1569 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Monument Circle

    53 m · 8 sec · Monument Circle

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anderson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Railroad Street
10.3 mi · 95%
Church Street
0.3 mi · 3%
Bimson Drive
0.22 mi · 2%
Monument Circle
0.03 mi
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Railroad Street

Merge slight left

8.27 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Johnsbury
00h 07m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving St Johnsbury and Rain then Rain Showers near Barnet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Barnet?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Saint Johnsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from St Johnsbury and 5.5 miles from Barnet.

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

The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around St Johnsbury and Rain then Rain Showers near Barnet.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Johnsbury

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

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

BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

24 mi away
336 Cottage St.
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

50 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

51 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

59 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Barnet. Straight-line distance: 9.02 mi (14.52 km).

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#1 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
Barnet

#2 Barnet

Town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States

Population1,615
Coordinates44.2970100, -72.0492600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Barnet (-72.04926, 44.29701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.50
Round trip
$3.00
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.50 $3.00
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.69 $3.39
Premium $4.86 $1.85 $3.69
Diesel $6.00 $2.28 $4.56

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between St Johnsbury and Barnet. The current time is 06:59:41.

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.