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

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Williamstown, VT is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
42.55 mi
01h 00m
Flight
33.44 mi
53.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.44 mi
Kilometers
53.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.55 mi
Kilometers
68.47 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 6:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St Johnsbury
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Williamstown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Marshfield
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From St Johnsbury
21.2 mi
00h 30m
To Williamstown
21.3 mi
00h 30m

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
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 South

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14 South

  12. 12

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Montpelier Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1018 ft · 35 sec · Maple Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Merchant Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Merchant Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    889 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Barre Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Barre Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermont Route 14

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 14

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2 West
25.7 mi · 60%
U.S. Route 2
3.5 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 14 South
2.47 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 14
2.38 mi · 6%
South Barre Road
2.32 mi · 5%
East Montpelier Road
1.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2 West

Continue on U.S. Route 2 West

25.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
00h 30m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Partly Sunny near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from St Johnsbury and 21.3 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

23 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

32 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

47 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Randolph station

54 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 33.44 mi (53.81 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
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population3,530
Coordinates44.1217300, -72.5414900
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Williamstown (-72.54149, 44.12173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.68 L · about $6.62
Round trip
$13.23
3 gal · 11.36 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $6.62 $13.23
Mid-grade $4.95 $7.43 $14.85
Premium $5.43 $8.15 $16.30
Diesel $6.38 $9.57 $19.15

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 Williamstown. The current time is 16:45:17.

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.