Origin
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Morning in Saint Johnsbury on Saturday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Danville Center, 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.
Saint Johnsbury, VT
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Danville Center, VT
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Danville Center, 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 West, U.S. Route 2, Western Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on U.S. Route 2 West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
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.
Drive Character
This is a 9m highway drive covering 7.2 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 2 West and U.S. Route 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.6 miles on U.S. Route 2 West.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 2 West is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 West and U.S. Route 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2; US 5 / Railroad 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 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; US 5 / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 2 / Eastern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
Turn left onto US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 2 / Eastern Avenue
Turn right onto US 2 / Eastern Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Penny Lane
Turn left onto Penny Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 West | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 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 West
— 5.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Johnsbury, VT and Danville Center, VT.
1
Start on US 2
105 ft
·
7 sec
·
Portland Street
2
Turn left onto US 2; US 5
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Railroad Street
3
Turn right onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Eastern Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn slight right onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Western Avenue
6
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
7
Continue on US 2
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
U.S. Route 2 West
8
Turn left onto Penny Lane
223 ft
·
9 sec
·
Penny Lane
9
Arrive at destination
Penny Lane
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
Danville Center, VT
Morning in Danville Center on Saturday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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 warmer 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Danville Center, VT covers 7.2 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 2 West, U.S. Route 2, Western Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 miles from Saint Johnsbury, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.16 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 9m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 2 / Eastern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Danville Center, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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