How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Newport, VT?
The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Newport, VT is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 00h 52m.
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.
Town in Orleans County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St Johnsbury and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Newport.
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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
37.3 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 191: Newport
1126 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 191 North: Newport, Lake Memphremagog
39 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Schuler Road
1619 ft · 32 sec · Schuler Road
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Continue on Access Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Access Road
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1869 ft · 56 sec · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Railroad Square
738 ft · 20 sec · Railroad Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St Johnsbury and Newport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91
Merge slight left
37.3 mi · 00h 43m
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 Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Newport?
The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Glover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from St Johnsbury and 21.3 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St Johnsbury and Mostly Sunny near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Glover
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 Glover.
Littleton, New Hampshire
Montpelier station
Waterbury
St. Albans station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Newport. Straight-line distance: 36.53 mi (58.79 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 Newport
City in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,121 |
| Coordinates | 44.9364400, -72.2051000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-72.2051, 44.93644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $9.57 | $19.15 |
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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