Origin
Orange County, VT
Night in Orange County on Thursday
Local time
10:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange County, VT to Saint Johnsbury, VT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange County, VT
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Saint Johnsbury, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orange County, VT to Saint Johnsbury, VT covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, Chelsea Road, Waits River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 49.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and Chelsea Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.9 miles on I 91.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 30.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Chelsea Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Goose Green Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m 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 0.9 miles (Goose Green Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.3 miles (Goose Green Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles: 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
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Goose Green Road
Turn sharp left onto Goose Green Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Goose Green Road
At end of road, turn right onto Goose Green Road
Navigation decision point
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 North: Wells River, Saint Johnsbury
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 North: Wells River, Saint Johnsbury
5
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 30.9 mi | 35m |
| Chelsea Road | 7.5 mi | 17m |
| Waits River Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Goose Green Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| US 5 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Vershire Riding School Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Portland Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 30.9 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange County, VT and Saint Johnsbury, VT.
1
Start on Vershire Riding School Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Vershire Riding School Road
2
Turn sharp left onto Goose Green Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Goose Green Road
3
Continue on Chelsea Road
5.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Chelsea Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Goose Green Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Goose Green Road
5
Continue on Chelsea Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Chelsea Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto VT 25
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Waits River Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 91 North: Wells River, Saint Johnsbury
8
Merge onto I 91
31 mi
·
35 min
·
I 91
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 5: Saint Johnsbury
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
11
Turn straight onto US 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 5
12
Turn right onto US 2
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
Portland Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 2
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Orange County, VT · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Orange County, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Johnsbury, VT
The final approach into Saint 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
$7.94 one way
$15.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Night in Saint Johnsbury on Thursday
Local time
10:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Bradford, VT
25 mi in
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
29 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 14m 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 Orange County, VT to Saint Johnsbury, VT covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Chelsea Road, Waits River 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 24.7 miles from Orange County, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.94 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 14m 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 0.9 miles (Goose Green Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.3 miles (Goose Green Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Orange County, VT to Saint Johnsbury, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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