Origin
Danville Center, VT
Afternoon in Danville Center on Saturday
Local time
3:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville Center, VT to Saint Johnsbury, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9m
Distance
7.2 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 8m
★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville Center, VT
Tom Fisk
Saint Johnsbury, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Danville Center, VT to Saint Johnsbury, VT covers 7.2 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Route 2 East, Western Avenue, Eastern Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on U.S. Route 2 East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 East | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Western Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Eastern Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Penny Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Portland Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2 East
— 6.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville Center, VT and Saint Johnsbury, VT.
1
Start on Penny Lane
223 ft
·
10 sec
·
Penny Lane
2
Turn right onto US 2
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 2 East
3
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Western Avenue
4
Continue on US 2
227 ft
·
3 sec
·
Western Avenue
5
Continue on US 2; US 5 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Eastern Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Railroad Street
8
Turn right onto US 2
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
Portland Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 2
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2 East
Turn right onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2 East
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 2 / Eastern Avenue
Turn right onto US 2 / Eastern Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 2 / Portland Street
Turn right onto US 2 / Portland Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.16 one way
$2.32 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Afternoon in Saint Johnsbury on Saturday
Local time
3:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
7.2 mi in 9m, mostly highway — 6.2 mi of that is on U.S. Route 2 East.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on U.S. Route 2 East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 East and Western Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2 / U.S. Route 2 East.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 9m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2 / U.S. Route 2 East): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (US 2 / Eastern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,344 ft
593 ft
Total Climb
103 ft
Total Descent
850 ft
Highest Point
1,344 ft
Elevation Range
751 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 7.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on U.S. Route 2 East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2 / U.S. Route 2 East): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (US 2 / Eastern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Johnsbury, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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