How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Townshend, VT?
The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Townshend, VT is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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 Windsor County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St Johnsbury and Townshend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Townshend.
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Start on Main Street
27 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
93.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
955 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Rockingham Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Rockingham Street
1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street
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Turn straight onto Atkinson Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Atkinson Street
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Turn right onto Old Terrace
1910 ft · 43 sec · Old Terrace
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Continue on Route 121
1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 121
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Continue on Saxtons River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Saxtons River Road
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Continue on Main Street
2127 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1482 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Saxtons River Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Saxtons River Road
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Continue on Route 121 East
1001 ft · 32 sec · Route 121 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Athens Road
1229 ft · 35 sec · Athens Road
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Continue on Route 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 35
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 35
3.9 mi · 9 min · Route 35
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Continue on Athens Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Athens Road
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Continue on Grafton Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Grafton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grafton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St Johnsbury and Townshend.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Railroad Street
Merge slight left
93.8 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Rain Showers leaving St Johnsbury and Showers And Thunderstorms near Townshend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Townshend?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from St Johnsbury and 58.8 miles from Townshend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around St Johnsbury and Showers And Thunderstorms near Townshend.
Stop Ideas Near Hartford
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 Hartford.
White River Junction
Windsor station
Claremont
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Townshend. Straight-line distance: 100.62 mi (161.94 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 Townshend
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,237 |
| Coordinates | 43.0473000, -72.6675900 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Townshend (-72.66759, 43.0473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $18.29 | $36.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $22.51 | $45.03 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
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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