How far is Westminster, VT from St Johnsbury, VT?
The driving distance from Westminster, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 104 miles (167.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and St Johnsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and St Johnsbury.
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Start on School Street
22 m · 11 sec · School Street
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Turn sharp left onto U.S. Route 5
2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Route 5
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Turn left onto Westminster Street
1 km · 50 sec · Westminster Street
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Take the exit right
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
99.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Saint Johnsbury
1094 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
585 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and St Johnsbury.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Westminster Street
Merge slight left
99.8 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Westminster 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 Westminster to St Johnsbury?
The road trip is about 104 miles (167.4 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Norwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Westminster and 51.7 miles from St Johnsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Westminster and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Norwich
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 Norwich.
White River Junction
Windsor station
Randolph station
Claremont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 96.36 mi (155.08 km).
#1 Westminster
Town in Vermont, USA
| Population | 2,952 |
| Coordinates | 43.0678600, -72.4587000 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St Johnsbury
This town is nestled in the Caledonia County of Vermont, United States, and it serves as the shire town.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $4.41 | $16.18 | $32.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $18.17 | $36.34 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $19.94 | $39.89 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
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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