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

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Lunenburg, VT is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.53 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.64 mi
26.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.64 mi
Kilometers
26.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.53 mi
Kilometers
34.65 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lunenburg
Thu, Oct 15, 5:19 PM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 5:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St Johnsbury
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Lunenburg
Thu, Oct 15, 5:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in St Johnsbury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Concord
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From St Johnsbury
10.7 mi
00h 17m
To Lunenburg
10.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Concord Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Concord Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Portland Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Portland Street

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Route 2 East

    3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2 East

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Concord Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Concord Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Miles Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Miles Pond Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Concord Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Lunenburg Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Lunenburg Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
5.08 mi · 24%
West Lunenburg Road
3.95 mi · 18%
North Concord Road
3.13 mi · 15%
U.S. Route 2 East
3.08 mi · 14%
Portland Street
2.33 mi · 11%
Miles Pond Road
1.81 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue on West Main Street

4.34 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 17m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Mostly Sunny near Lunenburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from St Johnsbury and 10.8 miles from Lunenburg.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St Johnsbury and Mostly Sunny near Lunenburg.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
336 Cottage St.
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

47 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Berlin, New Hampshire

56 mi away
318 Glen Ave
RAIL

Montpelier station

60 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Lunenburg. Straight-line distance: 16.64 mi (26.78 km).

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#1 St Johnsbury

This town is nestled in the Caledonia County of Vermont, United States, and it serves as the shire town.

Population0
Coordinates44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Lunenburg

#2 Lunenburg

Town in Vermont

Population1,322
Coordinates44.4631100, -71.6820300
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Lunenburg (-71.68203, 44.46311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $4.95 $3.76 $7.53
Premium $5.43 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $6.38 $4.85 $9.70

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

There is no time difference between St Johnsbury and Lunenburg. The current time is 16:45:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.