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

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Troy, VT is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
47.84 mi
01h 04m
Flight
37.98 mi
61.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.98 mi
Kilometers
61.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.84 mi
Kilometers
76.99 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Oct 15, 7:47 PM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 8:52 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 Troy
Thu, Oct 15, 7:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Glover
VT

Town in Orleans County, Vermont

From St Johnsbury
23.9 mi
00h 32m
To Troy
24 mi
00h 32m

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
54°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1428 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    86 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hospital Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hospital Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 91

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg

    972 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto U.S. Route 5

    5.6 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 5

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 14 North

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100

  13. 13

    Turn left

    619 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91
28.9 mi · 60%
Vermont Route 100
5.88 mi · 12%
U.S. Route 5
5.62 mi · 12%
Vermont Route 14 North
4.64 mi · 10%
Memorial Drive
1.19 mi · 2%
Hospital Drive
0.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 91

Merge slight left

28.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glover
00h 32m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 23.9 miles from St Johnsbury and 24 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glover

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

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

BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

57 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Montpelier station

60 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

61 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

St. Albans station

72 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Troy. Straight-line distance: 37.98 mi (61.13 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
Troy

#2 Troy

Town in Vermont, USA

Population1,519
Coordinates44.9014400, -72.4015000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Troy (-72.4015, 44.90144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.39 L · about $7.45
Round trip
$14.91
3.38 gal · 12.78 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $7.45 $14.91
Mid-grade $4.95 $8.37 $16.73
Premium $5.43 $9.18 $18.37
Diesel $6.38 $10.79 $21.57

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 Troy. The current time is 18:43:34.

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.