Origin
Lincoln, VT
Night in Lincoln on Sunday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, VT to St Johnsbury, VT
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
73.2 mi
118 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, VT
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St Johnsbury, VT
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Trip Overview
Spanning 73.2 miles across Vermont, this journey from Lincoln to St. Johnsbury is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 1 hour and 53 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel, making it a cost-effective way to navigate between these two Northeast locations. While the drive is focused on highway travel, the path remains efficient for those looking to transit across the state. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, the simplicity of this trip makes it a reliable choice for your travel calendar.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.6 miles from Lincoln, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 69% of this 73.2-mile journey is spent on major roads. You will spend a significant portion of your time on U.S. Route 2, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 33.9 miles. The transition between Vermont Route 100B and Main Street provides a mix of road types that keeps the drive from feeling purely like an interstate grind. While the pace is generally steady, the road character shifts as you move from the smaller local connectors onto the primary highway corridors. Keeping your focus on the road is essential as you navigate these varying transit speeds and infrastructure types.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 and Vermont Route 100B. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 28.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.3 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
28.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
33.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
4
37.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
US 2 / River Street
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
72.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
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US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
5
73.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
Main Street
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Lincoln, VT to St Johnsbury, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
Saint Johnsbury
33.7 mi in
|
~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 | 33.9 mi | 42m |
| Vermont Route 100B | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| Lincoln Gap Road | 7.7 mi | 16m |
| I 89 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| River Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2
— 33.9 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, VT and St Johnsbury, VT.
1
Start on Quaker Street
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
Quaker Street
2
Turn slight left onto East River Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
3
Continue on Lincoln Gap Road
7.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Lincoln Gap Road
4
Turn straight onto VT 100
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 100
5
Continue on VT 100
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on VT 100
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Vermont Route 100 South
7
Continue on VT 100B
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 100B
8
Turn left onto US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 2
9
Turn slight right
145 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn straight onto Center Road
241 ft
·
5 sec
·
Center Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
12
Merge onto I 89
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 89
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
14
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left / none lanes.
15
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
16
Turn slight left onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
17
Enter roundabout onto US 2
137 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
18
Continue on US 2
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
19
Merge onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
20
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
21
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
22
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
23
Continue on US 2
26 mi
·
30 min
·
U.S. Route 2
24
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Western Avenue
25
Continue on US 2
227 ft
·
3 sec
·
Western Avenue
26
Continue on US 2; US 5 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
27
Turn right onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Eastern Avenue
28
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Railroad Street
29
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
30
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You will find that the lack of mandatory stops allows you to complete the journey in one continuous push, which is ideal if you want to reach St. Johnsbury as quickly as possible. Before setting out, verify your fuel levels, as the $12 estimate is based on consistent highway driving conditions. To make the most of your travel, try to avoid peak traffic times on Main Street to ensure a smoother start to your day. Prioritizing a steady pace during the 33.9-mile stretch on U.S. Route 2 will help you maintain your estimated arrival time.
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 36.6 miles from Lincoln, VT, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.9 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 73.2 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.6 miles or 1h 5m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St Johnsbury, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lincoln, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lincoln, VT
This is one driving day of about 73.2 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lincoln, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 2 for about 33.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.6 mi from Lincoln, VT · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 73.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Lincoln, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around St Johnsbury, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.72 one way
$23.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| premium | $4.83 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.26 | $32.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Night in St Johnsbury on Sunday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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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
14 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 53m 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 Lincoln, VT to St Johnsbury, VT covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 2, Vermont Route 100B, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.6 miles from Lincoln, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.72 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 53m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.3 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Lincoln, VT to St Johnsbury, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
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