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

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Bridport, VT is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
98.07 mi
02h 27m
Flight
71.1 mi
114.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.1 mi
Kilometers
114.42 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.07 mi
Kilometers
157.83 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridport
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Sat, Apr 18, 11:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St Johnsbury
2026-04-18T06:23
Arrive Bridport
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From St Johnsbury
49 mi
01h 13m
To Bridport
49.1 mi
01h 13m

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
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown

    880 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Center Road

    697 ft · 18 sec · Center Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    2970 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100B

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100B

  23. 23

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 17

    1087 ft · 31 sec · Vermont Route 17

  26. 26

    Continue on Mill Brook Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Mill Brook Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Vermont Route 17

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 17

  28. 28

    Continue on Drake Woods Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Drake Woods Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North 116 Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North 116 Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  31. 31

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stony Hill Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    620 ft · 13 sec · Ethan Allen Highway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Otter Creek Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Otter Creek Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Vermont Route 17

    1.5 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 17

  39. 39

    Continue on Otter Creek Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Otter Creek Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on Vermont Route 17

    3 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 17

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 22A

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 22A

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 22A

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2 West
25.7 mi · 26%
Vermont Route 17
12.2 mi · 12%
Main Street
8.93 mi · 9%
U.S. Route 2
8.27 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 100B
7.95 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 22A
7.32 mi · 7%
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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
01h 13m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Partly Sunny near Bridport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from St Johnsbury and 49.1 miles from Bridport.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Bridport. Straight-line distance: 71.1 mi (114.42 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
Bridport

#2 Bridport

Town in the United States

Population1,184
Coordinates43.9850600, -73.3126200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Bridport (-73.31262, 43.98506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.1 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.30
6.92 gal · 26.2 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.65 $27.30
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.42 $30.84
Premium $4.86 $16.81 $33.62
Diesel $6.00 $20.75 $41.50

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 Bridport. The current time is 06:23:19.

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.