How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Bellows Falls, VT?
The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Bellows Falls, VT is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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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 St Johnsbury and Bellows Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Bellows Falls.
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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
955 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Rockingham Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Rockingham Street
1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street
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Continue on Rockingham Street
3043 ft · 2 min · Rockingham Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westminster Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St Johnsbury and Bellows Falls.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Mostly Sunny near Bellows Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Bellows Falls?
The road trip is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Norwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from St Johnsbury and 49.8 miles from Bellows Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St Johnsbury and Mostly Sunny near Bellows Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Norwich
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 Norwich.
White River Junction
Windsor station
Randolph station
Claremont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Bellows Falls. Straight-line distance: 91.79 mi (147.72 km).
#1 St Johnsbury
This town is nestled in the Caledonia County of Vermont, United States, and it serves as the shire town.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellows Falls
Village in Rockingham, Vermont
| Population | 2,967 |
| Coordinates | 43.1334100, -72.4439800 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellows Falls (-72.44398, 43.13341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.85 | $27.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.64 | $31.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
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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