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

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Middlesex, VT is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.3 mi
01h 00m
Flight
34.06 mi
54.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.06 mi
Kilometers
54.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.3 mi
Kilometers
72.9 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middlesex
Thu, Oct 15, 9:43 PM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 10:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St Johnsbury
2026-10-15T20:43
Arrive Middlesex
Thu, Oct 15, 9:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St Johnsbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Marshfield
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From St Johnsbury
22.6 mi
00h 30m
To Middlesex
22.7 mi
00h 30m

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
57°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    27 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street

    2808 ft · 55 sec · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 30 sec · Eastern Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Western Avenue

    2349 ft · 40 sec · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    3141 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Route 2

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. Route 2 West

    25.7 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  8. 8

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  9. 9

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  11. 11

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road

    23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road

    35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road

  14. 14

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    716 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown

    880 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Center Road

    697 ft · 18 sec · Center Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    2513 ft · 58 sec · U.S. Route 2

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · U.S. Route 2

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2 West
25.7 mi · 57%
U.S. Route 2
8.18 mi · 18%
Memorial Drive
6.78 mi · 15%
River Street
1.21 mi · 3%
High Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Railroad Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2 West

Continue on U.S. Route 2 West

25.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
00h 30m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Sunny near Middlesex.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from St Johnsbury and 22.7 miles from Middlesex.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

23 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

32 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

47 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Randolph station

54 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Middlesex. Straight-line distance: 34.06 mi (54.82 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
Middlesex

#2 Middlesex

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

Population1,724
Coordinates44.2928400, -72.6792800
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Middlesex (-72.67928, 44.29284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
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.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.05 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.11
3.2 gal · 12.1 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $7.06 $14.11
Mid-grade $4.95 $7.92 $15.84
Premium $5.43 $8.69 $17.39
Diesel $6.38 $10.21 $20.42

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 Middlesex. The current time is 20:43:38.

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.