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

The driving distance from Troy, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.53 mi
00h 53m
Flight
37.98 mi
61.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.98 mi
Kilometers
61.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.53 mi
Kilometers
76.49 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 3:47 PM EDT
Return by in Troy
Thu, Oct 15, 4:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-10-15T14:54
Arrive St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 3:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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
Glover
VT

Town in Orleans County, Vermont

From Troy
23.9 mi
00h 26m
To St Johnsbury
23.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
53°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    619 ft · 48 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 14

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 14

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 5

    5.4 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 5

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 91 South

    880 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Saint Johnsbury

    1337 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hospital Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Hospital Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1609 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
28.9 mi · 61%
Vermont Route 100
5.88 mi · 12%
U.S. Route 5
5.37 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 14
4.64 mi · 10%
Memorial Drive
1.21 mi · 3%
Hospital Drive
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

28.8 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glover
00h 26m from Troy
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Troy and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Glover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Troy and 23.7 miles from St Johnsbury.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.41 one way or $14.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glover

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

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

BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

57 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Montpelier station

60 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

61 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

St. Albans station

72 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 37.98 mi (61.13 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

Town in Vermont, USA

Population1,519
Coordinates44.9014400, -72.4015000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
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#2 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
Start: (-72.402944, 44.902627)
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $7.41
Round trip
$14.82
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $7.41 $14.82
Mid-grade $4.95 $8.32 $16.64
Premium $5.43 $9.13 $18.26
Diesel $6.38 $10.72 $21.44

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 Troy and St Johnsbury. The current time is 14:54:11.

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.