How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Bradford, VT?
The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Bradford, VT is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Bradford.
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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
31.1 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre
796 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Waits River Road
1251 ft · 27 sec · Waits River Road
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Turn left onto Old Creamery Road
2048 ft · 2 min · Old Creamery Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street
742 ft · 35 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
811 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St Johnsbury and Bradford.
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.
Railroad Street
Merge slight left
31.1 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Mostly Cloudy near Bradford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Bradford?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Wells River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from St Johnsbury and 17 miles from Bradford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St Johnsbury and Mostly Cloudy near Bradford.
Stop Ideas Near Wells River
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 Wells River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 30.42 mi (48.96 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 Bradford
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,684 |
| Coordinates | 43.9925700, -72.1289800 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradford (-72.12898, 43.99257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
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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