How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Franklin, VT?
The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Franklin, VT is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St Johnsbury and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Franklin.
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Start on Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
1428 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn slight right
86 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Hospital Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Hospital Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 91
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
972 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto U.S. Route 5
2209 ft · 44 sec · U.S. Route 5
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 58 East
3.3 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 58 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 14
1.2 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 58 West
8.3 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 58 West
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Turn slight right onto Hazen Notch Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hazen Notch Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Hazen Notch Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Hazen Notch Road
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Continue on Route 58
1.5 mi · 4 min · Route 58
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Continue on Hazens Notch Road
4.7 mi · 12 min · Hazens Notch Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
69 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on Montgomery Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 105 East
1.6 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 105 East
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Continue on Sampsonville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Sampsonville Road
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Continue on Elm Street
1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Main Street
2679 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 105
4.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 105
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 120
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 120
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Continue on North Sheldon Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sheldon Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hanna Road
52 m · 7 sec · Hanna Road
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St Johnsbury and Franklin.
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.
I 91
Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 00h 33m
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 Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Franklin?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Irasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from St Johnsbury and 39.2 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.17 one way or $24.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St Johnsbury and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Irasburg
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 Irasburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 58.63 mi (94.36 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 Franklin
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,435 |
| Coordinates | 44.9819900, -72.9162400 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-72.91624, 44.98199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $13.66 | $27.33 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $17.61 | $35.23 |
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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