How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Vergennes, VT?
The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Vergennes, VT is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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 Washington County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St Johnsbury and Vergennes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Vergennes.
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Start on Main Street
27 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
2808 ft · 55 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
1429 ft · 30 sec · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
563 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Western Avenue
2349 ft · 40 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
3141 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on U.S. Route 2 West
25.7 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2 West
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Continue on School Street
997 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on High Street
3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road
23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road
35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on River Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Berlin Street
2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Keep slight right
716 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
1416 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
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Turn right onto Monkton Road
2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2052 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mac Donough Drive
27 m · 4 sec · Mac Donough Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mac Donough Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St Johnsbury and Vergennes.
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.
Memorial Drive
Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Light Rain leaving St Johnsbury and Light Rain near Vergennes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Vergennes?
The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from St Johnsbury and 48 miles from Vergennes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around St Johnsbury and Light Rain near Vergennes.
Stop Ideas Near Duxbury
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 Duxbury.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Vergennes. Straight-line distance: 63.81 mi (102.69 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 Vergennes
City of the United States
| Population | 2,598 |
| Coordinates | 44.1672800, -73.2540100 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vergennes (-73.25401, 44.16728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $3.95 | $13.33 | $26.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.06 | $30.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.27 | $40.54 |
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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