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

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Woodstock, VT is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
74.07 mi
01h 36m
Flight
60.73 mi
97.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.73 mi
Kilometers
97.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.07 mi
Kilometers
119.21 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodstock
Thu, Oct 15, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 11:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St Johnsbury
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive Woodstock
Thu, Oct 15, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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 mi
00h 48m
To Woodstock
37.1 mi
00h 48m

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 N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Woodstock, Rutland

    1784 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Woodstock Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodstock Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Quechee Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Quechee Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Waterman Hill Road

    67 m · 8 sec · Waterman Hill Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Waterman Hill Road

    811 ft · 31 sec · Waterman Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Woodstock Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Route 4

    1.2 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 4

  14. 14

    Continue on East Woodstock Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · East Woodstock Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1852 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Central Street

    1152 ft · 43 sec · Central Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mechanic Street

    742 ft · 36 sec · Mechanic Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Court Street

    31 m · 5 sec · Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Railroad Street
60.8 mi · 82%
Woodstock Road
3.9 mi · 5%
I 89 North
3.14 mi · 4%
East Woodstock Road
2.8 mi · 4%
Quechee Main Street
1.72 mi · 2%
U.S. Route 4
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Railroad Street

Merge slight left

58.9 mi · 01h 08m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairlee
00h 48m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Sunny near Woodstock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 miles from St Johnsbury and 37.1 miles from Woodstock.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 60.73 mi (97.74 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
Woodstock

#2 Woodstock

County seat of Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population2,911
Coordinates43.6242400, -72.5184300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Woodstock (-72.51843, 43.62424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 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 28m
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
2.61 gal
9.89 L · about $11.51
Round trip
$23.02
5.22 gal · 19.78 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $11.51 $23.02
Mid-grade $4.95 $12.92 $25.84
Premium $5.43 $14.18 $28.37
Diesel $6.38 $16.66 $33.31

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 Woodstock. The current time is 20:46:45.

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.