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

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Wilmington, VT is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
140.5 mi
02h 55m
Flight
115.77 mi
186.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.77 mi
Kilometers
186.32 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.5 mi
Kilometers
226.11 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Thu, Oct 15, 8:01 PM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 10:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St Johnsbury
2026-10-15T17:06
Arrive Wilmington
Thu, Oct 15, 8:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Hartland
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From St Johnsbury
70.2 mi
01h 27m
To Wilmington
70.3 mi
01h 27m

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
58°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    119.9 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington

    2592 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto VT 9 West

    51 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 9

    11.7 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 9

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    29 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Railroad Street
122 mi · 87%
Vermont Route 9
11.7 mi · 8%
Marlboro Road
4.18 mi · 3%
Western Avenue
1.65 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.69 mi
VT 9 West
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Railroad Street

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 19m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
01h 27m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Sunny near Wilmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from St Johnsbury and 70.3 miles from Wilmington.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.87 one way or $43.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

7 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

White River Junction

14 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Claremont

19 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

29 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 115.77 mi (186.32 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
Wilmington

#2 Wilmington

Town in Vermont, USA

Population1,786
Coordinates42.8684100, -72.8714900
Altitude458
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Wilmington (-72.87149, 42.86841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.77 L · about $21.87
Round trip
$43.75
9.92 gal · 37.54 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $21.87 $43.75
Mid-grade $4.95 $24.56 $49.11
Premium $5.43 $26.95 $53.91
Diesel $6.38 $31.65 $63.31

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 Wilmington. The current time is 17:06:18.

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.