How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Fairfield, VT?
The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Fairfield, VT is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St Johnsbury and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Fairfield.
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Start on Main Street
27 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
2808 ft · 55 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
1429 ft · 30 sec · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
563 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Western Avenue
2349 ft · 40 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
3141 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on U.S. Route 2 West
9.6 mi · 11 min · U.S. Route 2 West
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 15
12.5 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Mill Street
1209 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
158 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Wolcott Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Wolcott Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 West
13.3 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 15 West
26 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West
44 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Continue on Lower Main Street East
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lower Main Street East
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 West
8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 108 North
11 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 108 North
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 108 North
4.1 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 North
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Continue on Bakersfield Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Bakersfield Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 108 South
3.7 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 South
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Turn left onto Fairfield Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Fairfield Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 36
5.4 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 36
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Turn sharp right onto North Road
40 m · 4 sec · North Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St Johnsbury and Fairfield.
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.
Vermont Route 15 West
Continue on Vermont Route 15 West
13.3 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Sunny near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Morrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from St Johnsbury and 35.9 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St Johnsbury and Sunny near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Morrisville
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 Morrisville.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 52.65 mi (84.74 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 Fairfield
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,973 |
| Coordinates | 44.8019900, -72.9456900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-72.94569, 44.80199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $4.41 | $11.16 | $22.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $12.53 | $25.05 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $13.75 | $27.50 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $16.15 | $32.29 |
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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