How far is White River Junction, VT from St Johnsbury, VT?
The driving distance from White River Junction, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White River Junction and St Johnsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White River Junction and St Johnsbury.
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Start on Bridge Street
1037 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
538 ft · 23 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Hartford Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Hartford Avenue
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Turn left onto Bugbee Street
1725 ft · 35 sec · Bugbee Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 North
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr 5 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 White River Junction and St Johnsbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 North
Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving White River Junction 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 White River Junction to St Johnsbury?
The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from White River Junction and 30 miles from St Johnsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around White River Junction and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Bradford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White River Junction and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 55.72 mi (89.68 km).
#1 White River Junction
Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 2,286 |
| Coordinates | 43.6489600, -72.3192600 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $10.50 | $20.99 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $13.53 | $27.06 |
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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