How far is St Johnsbury, VT from White River Junction, VT?

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to White River Junction, VT is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
60.39 mi
01h 12m
Flight
55.72 mi
89.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.72 mi
Kilometers
89.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.39 mi
Kilometers
97.19 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White River Junction
Thu, Oct 15, 5:14 PM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St Johnsbury
2026-10-15T16:01
Arrive White River Junction
Thu, Oct 15, 5:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Bradford
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From St Johnsbury
30.2 mi
00h 36m
To White River Junction
30.2 mi
00h 36m

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
55°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St Johnsbury and White River Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and White River Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    27 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilder, White River Junction

    1414 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bugbee Street

    2162 ft · 47 sec · Bugbee Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hartford Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hartford Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    155 m · 17 sec · Maple Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1033 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St Johnsbury and White River Junction.

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Railroad Street
58.6 mi · 97%
Hartford Avenue
0.85 mi · 1%
Bugbee Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Wilder
0.27 mi
Bridge Street
0.2 mi
Maple Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Railroad Street

Merge slight left

56.7 mi · 01h 05m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradford
00h 36m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Mostly Sunny near White River Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to White River Junction?

The road trip is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from St Johnsbury and 30.2 miles from White River Junction.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St Johnsbury and Mostly Sunny near White River Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Bradford

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

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

BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

37 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

41 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

44 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Randolph station

44 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and White River Junction. Straight-line distance: 55.72 mi (89.68 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
White River Junction

#2 White River Junction

Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont

Population2,286
Coordinates43.6489600, -72.3192600
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: White River Junction (-72.31926, 43.64896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.07 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.79
4.26 gal · 16.14 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $9.39 $18.79
Mid-grade $4.95 $10.55 $21.09
Premium $5.43 $11.57 $23.15
Diesel $6.38 $13.59 $27.19

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 White River Junction. The current time is 16:01:39.

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.