St Johnsbury, VT Road Trips

St Johnsbury, VT serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 12 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 81 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

23

Longest Drive

156.4 mi

North Bennington, VT

Quickest Drive

48m

Barre, 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 155.9 mi · 3h 27m Manchester, VT to St Johnsbury, VT 135.5 mi · 2h 58m Townshend, VT to St Johnsbury, VT 116.9 mi · 2h 4m Bridport, VT to St Johnsbury, VT 98.1 mi · 2h 17m

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 77.1 mi · 1h 38m

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

77.1 mi 1h 38m

St Johnsbury, VT to Burlington, VT

76.5 mi 1h 38m

St Johnsbury, VT to South Burlington, VT

75.3 mi 1h 35m

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 Montpelier, VT

38 mi 50m

St Johnsbury, VT to Barre, VT

36.8 mi 48m

Driving from St Johnsbury, VT

Expect an average of 81 miles and about 1h 50m behind the wheel when leaving St Johnsbury, VT. 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 37 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), Manchester, VT (136 mi, 2h 59m), Winooski, VT (77.1 mi, 1h 38m), and Burlington, VT (76.5 mi, 1h 38m). 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 81-mile trip from St Johnsbury, VT, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12 mapped routes leaving St Johnsbury, VT and 11 routes heading into St Johnsbury, VT, covering 23 total connections. Distances range from 37 to 156 miles.

The longest mapped route from St Johnsbury, VT covers 156 miles and takes approximately 3h 27m. Shorter options start at just 37 miles.

The average route from St Johnsbury, VT runs about 81 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 81-mile trip from St Johnsbury, VT costs roughly $13 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, Manchester, VT and Winooski, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.