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

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Starksboro, VT is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
86.18 mi
01h 52m
Flight
53.3 mi
85.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.3 mi
Kilometers
85.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.18 mi
Kilometers
138.69 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Starksboro
Thu, Oct 15, 8:36 PM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St Johnsbury
2026-10-15T18:43
Arrive Starksboro
Thu, Oct 15, 8:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From St Johnsbury
43 mi
00h 56m
To Starksboro
43.2 mi
00h 56m

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
50°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.6 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction

    1413 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Saint George Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Saint George Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 116

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 116

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
31.9 mi · 37%
U.S. Route 2 West
25.7 mi · 30%
Vermont Route 116
11.3 mi · 13%
U.S. Route 2
7.71 mi · 9%
Saint George Road
3.01 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 2A
1.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

30.6 mi · 00h 35m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 56m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Mostly Sunny near Starksboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from St Johnsbury and 43.2 miles from Starksboro.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.41 one way or $26.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Starksboro. Straight-line distance: 53.3 mi (85.78 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
Starksboro

#2 Starksboro

Town in Vermont

Population1,756
Coordinates44.2272800, -73.0573400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Starksboro (-73.05734, 44.22728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $13.41
Round trip
$26.81
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $13.41 $26.81
Mid-grade $4.95 $15.05 $30.10
Premium $5.43 $16.52 $33.04
Diesel $6.38 $19.40 $38.80

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 Starksboro. The current time is 18:43:35.

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.