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

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Bolton, VT is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.89 mi
01h 16m
Flight
42.88 mi
69.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.88 mi
Kilometers
69.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.89 mi
Kilometers
91.55 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Sat, Apr 18, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St Johnsbury
2026-04-18T05:08
Arrive Bolton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St Johnsbury
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
Plainfield
VT

Town in Vermont

From St Johnsbury
28.4 mi
00h 38m
To Bolton
28.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    27 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street

    2808 ft · 55 sec · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 30 sec · Eastern Avenue

  4. 4

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

    563 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Western Avenue

    2349 ft · 40 sec · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    3141 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Route 2

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. Route 2 West

    25.7 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  8. 8

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  9. 9

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  11. 11

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road

    23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road

    35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road

  14. 14

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    716 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

    1523 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    2648 ft · 1 min · Vermont Route 100

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1469 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2

  24. 24

    Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Theodore Roosevelt Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2 West
25.7 mi · 45%
Memorial Drive
11.7 mi · 20%
U.S. Route 2
11.2 mi · 20%
Theodore Roosevelt Highway
2.92 mi · 5%
River Street
1.21 mi · 2%
High Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2 West

Continue on U.S. Route 2 West

25.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
00h 38m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Partly Sunny near Bolton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from St Johnsbury and 28.5 miles from Bolton.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St Johnsbury and Partly Sunny near Bolton.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

27 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

44 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

52 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Bolton. Straight-line distance: 42.88 mi (69.01 km).

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#1 St Johnsbury

St Johnsbury is a place in Vermont, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Bolton

#2 Bolton

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population1,188
Coordinates44.3728300, -72.8806800
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Bolton (-72.88068, 44.37283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.6 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.86
4.02 gal · 15.2 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.93 $15.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.76 $19.53
Diesel $6.00 $12.05 $24.11

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between St Johnsbury and Bolton. The current time is 05:08:48.

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.