St Johnsbury, VT Road Trips

Drivers starting from St Johnsbury, VT have 11 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 76 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from St Johnsbury, VT head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Photo: Tom Fisk

Trip Routes

21

Longest Drive

156.4 mi

North Bennington, VT

Quickest Drive

51m

Montpelier, VT

Plan Around St Johnsbury, VT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if St Johnsbury, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

North Bennington, VT to St Johnsbury, VT 156.1 mi · 2h 45m Manchester, VT to St Johnsbury, VT 135.8 mi · 2h 24m Winooski, VT to St Johnsbury, VT 77.2 mi · 1h 32m Burlington, VT to St Johnsbury, VT 76.2 mi · 1h 32m

Continue From St Johnsbury, VT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

St Johnsbury, VT to North Bennington, VT 156.4 mi · 3h 27m St Johnsbury, VT to Dorset, VT 141 mi · 3h 7m St Johnsbury, VT to Manchester, VT 136 mi · 2h 59m St Johnsbury, VT to Winooski, VT 76.8 mi · 1h 31m

Trips from St Johnsbury, VT

St Johnsbury, VT to North Bennington, VT

156.4 mi 3h 27m

St Johnsbury, VT to Dorset, VT

141 mi 3h 7m

St Johnsbury, VT to Manchester, VT

136 mi 2h 59m

St Johnsbury, VT to Winooski, VT

76.8 mi 1h 31m

St Johnsbury, VT to Burlington, VT

76.2 mi 1h 33m

St Johnsbury, VT to South Burlington, VT

75 mi 1h 30m

St Johnsbury, VT to Lincoln, VT

73 mi 1h 52m

St Johnsbury, VT to Huntington, VT

65.3 mi 1h 42m

St Johnsbury, VT to Bolton, VT

56.9 mi 1h 16m

St Johnsbury, VT to Johnson, VT

44.8 mi 1h 3m

St Johnsbury, VT to Barre, VT

36.5 mi 52m

St Johnsbury, VT to Montpelier, VT

36.3 mi 52m

Driving from St Johnsbury, VT

On average, trips departing from St Johnsbury, VT run 76 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 42m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 156 miles (3h 27m), while the shortest is just 36 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from St Johnsbury, VT are North Bennington, VT (156.4 mi, 3h 27m), Dorset, VT (141 mi, 3h 7m), Winooski, VT (76.8 mi, 1h 31m), Burlington, VT (76.2 mi, 1h 33m), and South Burlington, VT (75 mi, 1h 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 76-mile trip from St Johnsbury, VT, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving St Johnsbury, VT and 8 routes heading into St Johnsbury, VT, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 36 to 156 miles.

The longest mapped route from St Johnsbury, VT covers 156 miles and takes approximately 3h 27m. Shorter options start at just 36 miles.

The average route from St Johnsbury, VT runs about 76 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 76-mile trip from St Johnsbury, VT costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from St Johnsbury, VT include North Bennington, VT, Dorset, VT, Winooski, VT and Burlington, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.