How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Saint Albans, VT?

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Saint Albans, VT is about 76.4 miles (123 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
76.4 mi
01h 56m
Flight
58.9 mi
94.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.9 mi
Kilometers
94.79 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.4 mi
Kilometers
122.95 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Albans
Thu, Oct 15, 6:42 PM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 8:38 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 Saint Albans
Thu, Oct 15, 6:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Morrisville
VT

Village in the U.

From St Johnsbury
38.1 mi
00h 58m
To Saint Albans
38.3 mi
00h 58m

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
52°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Saint Albans.

  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

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 15 West

    26 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West

    44 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  17. 17

    Continue on Lower Main Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lower Main Street East

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    14.3 mi · 23 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Fairfax Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fairfax Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Saint Albans State Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Saint Albans State Highway

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15 West
27.3 mi · 36%
Vermont Route 15
15.8 mi · 21%
Main Street
14.5 mi · 19%
U.S. Route 2 West
9.59 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 104
1.96 mi · 3%
Fairfax Road
1.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

14.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrisville
00h 58m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Mostly Sunny near Saint Albans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Saint Albans?

The road trip is about 76.4 miles (123 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Morrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from St Johnsbury and 38.3 miles from Saint Albans.

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

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.86 one way or $23.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morrisville

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

28 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

34 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

47 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Saint Albans. Straight-line distance: 58.9 mi (94.79 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
Saint Albans

#2 Saint Albans

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

Population6,540
Coordinates44.8108800, -73.0831900
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Saint Albans (-73.08319, 44.81088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.2 L · about $11.86
Round trip
$23.73
5.38 gal · 20.4 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $11.86 $23.73
Mid-grade $4.95 $13.32 $26.64
Premium $5.43 $14.62 $29.23
Diesel $6.38 $17.17 $34.34

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 Saint Albans. The current time is 16:45:40.

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.