Drive or Fly: Saint Johnsbury, VT to Morristown, VT?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for BTV–BTV. At 39 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

57m

Distance

39.6 mi

Total Cost

$44

CO2

16 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$9

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 8m

4m in the air

Air Distance

31 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Saint Johnsbury, VT → BTV 84m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BTV → Morristown, VT 40m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Saint Johnsbury, VT BTV — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 56 mi, ~84m drive

Morristown, VT BTV — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 27 mi, ~40m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BTV and BTV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 8m

16m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Vermonter

Door-to-Door Timeline

Saint Johnsbury, VT → Montpelier-Berlin Amtrak Station 47m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 16m

Arrival 10m

Waterbury-Stowe Amtrak Station → Morristown, VT 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Montpelier-Berlin Amtrak Station 31 mi, ~47m drive

To Waterbury-Stowe Amtrak Station 17 mi, ~25m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~9/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 9 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	57m	4h 8m	2h 8m
Total cost (1 person)	$44	$121	$2
Carbon footprint	16 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Morristown, VT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.