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Fairfax, VT
Morning in Fairfax on Saturday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
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Trip from Fairfax, VT to St Johnsbury, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfax, VT
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St Johnsbury, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfax, VT to St Johnsbury, VT covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 15 East, Vermont Route 15 West, Vermont Route 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on Vermont Route 15 East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.1 miles from Fairfax, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 64.1 miles, with most of the trip on Vermont Route 15 East and Vermont Route 15 West. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.3 miles on Vermont Route 15 East.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 15 East is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,623 ft
371 ft
Total Climb
1,257 ft
Total Descent
1,023 ft
Highest Point
1,623 ft
~50.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,251 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 15 East and Vermont Route 15 West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 104 / Main Street.
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 1h 35m drive. You will face about 12 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 (VT 104 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 23.9 miles (VT 15; VT 100 / Vermont Route 15 East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.7 miles (VT 15; VT 100 / Vermont Route 15 West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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VT 104 / Main Street
Turn sharp left onto VT 104 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
23.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
VT 15; VT 100 / Vermont Route 15 East
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100 / Vermont Route 15 East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
VT 15; VT 100 / Vermont Route 15 West
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100 / Vermont Route 15 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
63.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
5
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
Main Street
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 15 East | 18.3 mi | 27m |
| Vermont Route 15 West | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| Vermont Route 15 | 11.4 mi | 19m |
| U.S. Route 2 West | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Vermont Route 104 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lower Main Street West | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Wolcott Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 15 East
— 18.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax, VT and St Johnsbury, VT.
1
Start on this road
27 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto River Road
43 ft
·
8 sec
·
River Road
3
Turn sharp left onto VT 104
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on VT 104
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on VT 104
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 104
6
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 15
7
Continue on VT 15
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 15
8
Enter roundabout onto VT 15
109 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vermont Route 15
9
Continue on VT 15
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 15
10
Continue on VT 15
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Main Street West
11
Continue on VT 15
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 15 East
12
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100
113 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vermont Route 15 East
13
Continue on VT 15; VT 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 15 East
14
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
Vermont Route 15 West
15
Continue on VT 15; VT 100
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
16
Continue on VT 14; VT 15
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wolcott Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15
517 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Main Street
18
Turn right onto VT 15
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mill Street
19
Continue on VT 15
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Vermont Route 15 East
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
10 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2 West
21
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Western Avenue
22
Continue on US 2
227 ft
·
3 sec
·
Western Avenue
23
Continue on US 2; US 5 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
24
Turn right onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Eastern Avenue
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Railroad Street
26
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
27
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.1 miles from Fairfax, VT, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.1 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St Johnsbury, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fairfax, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairfax, VT
This is one driving day of about 64.1 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Fairfax, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 15 East for about 18.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.1 mi from Fairfax, VT · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Fairfax, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in St Johnsbury, VT
The final approach into St Johnsbury, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.32 one way
$20.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.35 | $22.71 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.27 | $24.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
St Johnsbury, VT
Morning in St Johnsbury on Saturday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
32°F
Wolcott, VT
32 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
1h 35m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fairfax, VT to St Johnsbury, VT covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 15 East, Vermont Route 15 West, Vermont Route 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.1 miles from Fairfax, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 104 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 23.9 miles (VT 15; VT 100 / Vermont Route 15 East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.7 miles (VT 15; VT 100 / Vermont Route 15 West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Fairfax, VT to St Johnsbury, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 371 ft to 1,623 ft elevation with about 1,257 ft of total climbing.
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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