Origin
Manchester, VT
Evening in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, VT to St Johnsbury, VT
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
135.5 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, VT
Mylo Kaye
St Johnsbury, VT
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Manchester to St. Johnsbury, expect a straightforward journey spanning 135.5 miles. While the drive takes approximately 2 hours and 58 minutes, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget roughly $22 for fuel to cover the distance across the Northeast region. Because the route is heavily highway-focused, it offers a reliable, consistent pace for travelers looking to move efficiently between these two Vermont towns. It is a practical choice for those who value predictability over a slow-paced, winding backroads experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.7 miles from Manchester, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by its efficiency, with 88% of the journey spent on highways. You will spend a significant portion of your time on I-91, which accounts for a 93.4-mile stretch of the drive. The experience begins with local connections via Vermont Route 11/30 and Rockingham Road before transitioning into the interstate system. Expect a consistent, highway-oriented feel that prioritizes speed and directness over technical or winding terrain. It is the kind of drive where you can settle into a steady rhythm once you merge onto the main interstate corridor.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 11 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near VT 7A / Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (VT 7A / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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VT 7A / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 7A / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
40.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Jun...
5
133.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Saint Johnsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 20
Toward US 5: Saint Johnsbury
5
134 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Manchester, VT to St Johnsbury, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction along the way.
White River Junction
40.2 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 93.4 mi | 1h 48m |
| Vermont Route 11 30 | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| Rockingham Road | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Vermont Route 11 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Vermont Route 11 West | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Simonsville Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Depot Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 103 South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 93.4 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, VT and St Johnsbury, VT.
1
Start on Seminary Avenue
90 ft
·
7 sec
·
Seminary Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto VT 7A
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto VT 7A
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on VT 7A
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto VT 11; VT 30
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
Depot Street
6
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Depot Street
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 11 30
8
Continue on VT 100; VT 11
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on VT 11
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermont Route 11
10
Continue on VT 11
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Simonsville Road
11
Continue on VT 11
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 11 West
12
Continue on VT 11
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on VT 103
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 103 South
14
Continue on VT 103
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Rockingham Road
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
16
Merge onto I 91
93 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
I 91
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 5: Saint Johnsbury
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
19
Turn straight onto US 5
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 5
20
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
To keep your travel smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop along the way to break up the nearly three-hour drive. Since this route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though monitoring traffic on I-91 is always a smart move. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that long 93.4-mile stretch, as your consumption will be highest while cruising at highway speeds. Using your one planned stop to refuel or stretch your legs will ensure you arrive in St. Johnsbury feeling refreshed. Remember that the balance of local roads early on means you should stay alert until you successfully hit the primary interstate segments.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.7 miles from Manchester, VT, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.4 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.7 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
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 Manchester, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Manchester, VT
This is one driving day of about 135.5 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Manchester, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 93.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.7 mi from Manchester, VT · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.7 miles from Manchester, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 91 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.4 miles.
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
$21.69 one way
$43.38 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $23.78 | $47.55 |
| premium | $4.83 | $25.76 | $51.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.10 | $60.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.23 | $6.50 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.86 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.97 | $8.67 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Evening in St Johnsbury on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2h 58m 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 Manchester, VT to St Johnsbury, VT covers 135.5 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Vermont Route 11 30, Rockingham Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.7 miles from Manchester, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.69 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (VT 7A / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Manchester, VT to St Johnsbury, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction along the way.
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