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

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Morrisville, VT is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
38.38 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.25 mi
48.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.25 mi
Kilometers
48.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.38 mi
Kilometers
61.76 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrisville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:40 PM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 6:35 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 Morrisville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Walden
VT

Town in Vermont

From St Johnsbury
19.1 mi
00h 27m
To Morrisville
19.3 mi
00h 27m

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
53°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 Morrisville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.6 mi · 11 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 15

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15

  9. 9

    Continue on Mill Street

    1209 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    158 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Wolcott Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Upper Main Street

    539 ft · 13 sec · Upper Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Portland Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Portland Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Portland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15
12.5 mi · 33%
Vermont Route 15 West
11.5 mi · 30%
U.S. Route 2 West
9.59 mi · 25%
Park Street
1.71 mi · 4%
Wolcott Street
0.66 mi · 2%
U.S. Route 2
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 15

Turn right onto Vermont Route 15

12.5 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walden
00h 27m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Mostly Sunny near Morrisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Walden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from St Johnsbury and 19.3 miles from Morrisville.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $12.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Walden

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

37 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

40 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Waterbury

44 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

63 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Morrisville. Straight-line distance: 30.25 mi (48.69 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
Morrisville

#2 Morrisville

Village in the U.

Population2,090
Coordinates44.5617200, -72.5984500
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Morrisville (-72.59845, 44.56172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.13 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$12.00
2.72 gal · 10.26 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $6.00 $12.00
Mid-grade $4.95 $6.73 $13.47
Premium $5.43 $7.39 $14.78
Diesel $6.38 $8.68 $17.36

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 Morrisville. The current time is 16:45:38.

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.