How far is Waterbury, VT from Saint Johnsbury, VT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, VT to Saint Johnsbury, VT is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Saint Johnsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Saint Johnsbury.
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Start on Stowe Street
14 m · 6 sec · Stowe Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1530 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 100
10 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100
1065 ft · 32 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Turn left onto I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier
934 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
2969 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Berlin Street
2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street
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Turn slight left onto River Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street
42 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto River Street
30 m · 1 sec · River Street
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Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road
2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on High Street
3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on School Street
997 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on Western Avenue
2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Western Avenue
69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Street
592 ft · 13 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Portland Street
32 m · 2 sec · Portland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Portland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Saint Johnsbury.
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.
U.S. Route 2
Continue on U.S. Route 2
26.3 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Waterbury and Light Rain near Saint Johnsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Saint Johnsbury?
The road trip is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Waterbury and 25.2 miles from Saint Johnsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Waterbury and Light Rain near Saint Johnsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Littleton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Saint Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 37.03 mi (59.59 km).
#1 Waterbury
Town in Vermont
| Population | 5,160 |
| Coordinates | 44.3378300, -72.7562300 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Johnsbury
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 7,070 |
| Coordinates | 44.4192200, -72.0150900 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portland Street (-72.015114, 44.419349)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.93 | $15.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.67 | $21.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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