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

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Worcester, VT is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.58 mi
01h 03m
Flight
26.64 mi
42.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.64 mi
Kilometers
42.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.58 mi
Kilometers
66.91 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Mon, Nov 9, 6:43 PM EST
Return by in St Johnsbury
Mon, Nov 9, 7:46 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St Johnsbury
2026-11-09T17:40
Arrive Worcester
Mon, Nov 9, 6:43 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St Johnsbury
9:30 PM EST
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
20.7 mi
00h 31m
To Worcester
20.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 2:00 PM EST
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2285 ft · 30 sec · High Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 214

    2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 214

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 14 North

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 14 North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pekin Brook Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Pekin Brook Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kent Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Kent Hill Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West County Road

    148 m · 14 sec · West County Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Worcester Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Calais Road

    2 mi · 6 min · Calais Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Calais Road

    26 m · 3 sec · Calais Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Worcester Village Road

    58 m · 6 sec · Worcester Village Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elmore Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2 West
25.7 mi · 62%
Pekin Brook Road
3.06 mi · 7%
Worcester Road
2.18 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 14 North
2.15 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 214
2.04 mi · 5%
Calais Road
2 mi · 5%
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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
00h 31m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
4:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving St Johnsbury and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 20.7 miles from St Johnsbury and 20.9 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around St Johnsbury and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.

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 Worcester. Straight-line distance: 26.64 mi (42.87 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
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#2 Worcester

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,028
Coordinates44.3736700, -72.5498300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Worcester (-72.54983, 44.37367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.85 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $5.29 $7.77 $15.55
Diesel $6.30 $9.26 $18.53

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between St Johnsbury and Worcester. The current time is 17:40:11.

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.