Origin
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Morning in Saint Johnsbury on Saturday
Local time
10:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Morristown, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
39.6 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Morristown, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Morristown, VT covers 39.6 miles and takes about 57m 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, Vermont Route 15 West, U.S. Route 2 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.5 miles on Vermont Route 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 39.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 57m highway drive covering 39.6 miles, with most of the trip on Vermont Route 15 and Vermont Route 15 West. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.5 miles on Vermont Route 15.
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.
Vermont Route 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 15 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 US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street.
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 57m 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: 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
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~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
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~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
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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
11.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Turn right onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Navigation decision point
5
38.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Morristown Corners Road
Turn right onto Morristown Corners Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 15 | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| Vermont Route 15 West | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| U.S. Route 2 West | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Park Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wolcott Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Morristown Corners Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Jersey Heights | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 15
— 12.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Johnsbury, VT and Morristown, 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
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
U.S. Route 2 West
8
Turn right onto VT 15
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Vermont Route 15
9
Continue on VT 15
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mill Street
10
Turn left onto VT 15
517 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Turn right onto VT 14; VT 15
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Wolcott Street
12
Continue on VT 14; VT 15
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
13
Turn left onto VT 15A
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Street
14
Turn straight onto VT 15A
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Upper Main Street
15
Continue on VT 100
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Lower Main Street
16
Turn left onto VT 100
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Jersey Heights
17
Continue on VT 100
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Laporte Road
18
Continue on VT 100
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Laporte Road
19
Turn right onto Morristown Corners Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Morristown Corners Road
20
Continue on Morristown Corners Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Morristown Corners Road
21
Arrive at destination
Morristown Corners Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Saint Johnsbury, VT · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Saint Johnsbury, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Morristown, VT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Morristown, VT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.37 one way
$12.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morristown, VT
Morning in Morristown on Saturday
Local time
10:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Hardwick, VT
20 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
1 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
57m 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 Morristown, VT covers 39.6 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 15, Vermont Route 15 West, U.S. Route 2 West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 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 $6.37 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 57m drive. You will face about 8 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 Morristown, 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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