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

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Windsor, VT is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.28 mi
01h 28m
Flight
67.83 mi
109.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.83 mi
Kilometers
109.16 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.28 mi
Kilometers
119.54 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windsor
Thu, Oct 15, 5:07 PM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 6:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St Johnsbury
2026-10-15T15:38
Arrive Windsor
Thu, Oct 15, 5:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Fairlee
VT

Town in Vermont

From St Johnsbury
37.1 mi
00h 44m
To Windsor
37.2 mi
00h 44m

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
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 12: Hartland, Windsor

    826 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 5

    3.4 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 5

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1896 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Depot Avenue

    50 m · 7 sec · Depot Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Depot Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Depot Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Railroad Street
70.3 mi · 95%
U.S. Route 5
3.41 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.38 mi · 1%
US 5
0.16 mi
Depot Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Railroad Street

Merge slight left

68.4 mi · 01h 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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairlee
00h 44m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Partly Sunny near Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Fairlee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from St Johnsbury and 37.2 miles from Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.55 one way or $23.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairlee

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

32 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

40 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

40 mi away
83 Main St.
RAIL

Randolph station

42 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 67.83 mi (109.16 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
Windsor

#2 Windsor

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA

Population3,284
Coordinates43.4803500, -72.3848100
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Windsor (-72.38481, 43.48035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.92 L · about $11.55
Round trip
$23.11
5.24 gal · 19.84 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $11.55 $23.11
Mid-grade $4.95 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $5.43 $14.24 $28.47
Diesel $6.38 $16.72 $33.44

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 Windsor. The current time is 15:38:37.

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.