How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Johnson, VT?
The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Johnson, VT is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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 Johnson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Johnson.
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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
3132 ft · 57 sec · Lower Main Street East
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
2 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St Johnsbury and Johnson.
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 Mostly Cloudy near Johnson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Johnson?
The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Hardwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from St Johnsbury and 22.5 miles from Johnson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St Johnsbury and Mostly Cloudy near Johnson.
Stop Ideas Near Hardwick
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 Hardwick.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Littleton, New Hampshire
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 35.85 mi (57.69 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 Johnson
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,619 |
| Coordinates | 44.6356100, -72.6804000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson (-72.6804, 44.63561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $7.82 | $15.65 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $8.59 | $17.17 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026