How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Cavendish, VT?
The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Cavendish, VT is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St Johnsbury and Cavendish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Cavendish.
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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
77.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 131: Ascutney, Windsor
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 131
13.4 mi · 22 min · Vermont Route 131
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Continue on Main Street
1576 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St Johnsbury and Cavendish.
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
77.5 mi · 01h 30m
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 Cloudy near Cavendish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Cavendish?
The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
West Fairlee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from St Johnsbury and 46.6 miles from Cavendish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.98 one way or $25.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St Johnsbury and Mostly Cloudy near Cavendish.
Stop Ideas Near West Fairlee
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 West Fairlee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Cavendish. Straight-line distance: 77.89 mi (125.35 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 Cavendish
Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Cavendish, Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,415 |
| Coordinates | 43.3820200, -72.6081500 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cavendish (-72.60815, 43.38202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.66 | $29.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.98 | $31.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
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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