Origin
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Late night in Saint Johnsbury on Monday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Northfield, VT
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Abdel Achkouk
Northfield, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Saint Johnsbury to Northfield, you can expect a straightforward 46.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stop. You will primarily navigate via U.S. Route 2 West and Crosstown Road, keeping your travel costs efficient with an estimated fuel budget of just $7. Because both towns are located within Vermont, the trip offers a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is an ideal choice for travelers looking for a quick, practical transit between these two Northeast locations without the need for complex multi-day planning.
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
23.3 miles from Saint Johnsbury, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 46.6-mile trek is a highway-focused drive, with 80% of your time spent on major routes. You will find yourself cruising along U.S. Route 2 for the majority of the trip, which provides a steady pace for the duration of your travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 25.7 miles on U.S. Route 2 West, allowing you to settle into a consistent rhythm behind the wheel. While the road changes slightly as you transition onto Crosstown Road, the overall experience remains focused on efficient highway travel. Expect a direct, no-nonsense commute that favors speed and reliability over winding, technical backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 25.7 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. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 11 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
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~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
4
35.5 mi into trip
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~45m in
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US 302 / River Street
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
39.6 mi into trip
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~53m in
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Crosstown Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Crosstown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 West | 25.7 mi | 29m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Crosstown Road | 3.9 mi | 10m |
| Vermont Route 12 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Berlin State Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2 West
— 25.7 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Johnsbury, VT and Northfield, 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
26 mi
·
29 min
·
U.S. Route 2 West
8
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
9
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
10
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
11
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 302
199 ft
·
2 sec
·
River Street
13
Continue on US 302
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
14
Continue on US 302
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Barre-Montpelier Road
15
Turn right onto Berlin State Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin State Highway
16
Turn straight onto VT 62
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 62
17
Turn left onto Paine Turnpike North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Paine Turnpike North
18
Turn right onto Crosstown Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Road
19
Continue on Crosstown Road
468 ft
·
12 sec
·
Crosstown Road
20
Keep slight right at fork onto Crosstown Road
3.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Crosstown Road
21
Keep slight right at fork onto Ayers Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ayers Road
22
Turn straight onto VT 12
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 12
23
Continue on VT 12
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
24
Turn right onto Water Street
208 ft
·
6 sec
·
Water Street
25
Turn right
183 ft
·
13 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. With no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the journey in one go without needing to build in significant rest breaks. Keep in mind that fuel costs are quite manageable at $7, so you can focus your budget on other aspects of your trip. To make the most of your time on the road, try to time your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours on U.S. Route 2. Taking advantage of the 1-hour-and-9-minute duration allows you to reach your destination quickly while leaving your afternoon completely open for activities in Northfield.
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 23.3 miles from Saint Johnsbury, VT, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.7 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 46.6 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.3 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northfield, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Johnsbury, 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 Saint Johnsbury, VT
This is one driving day of about 46.6 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Johnsbury, 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 West for about 25.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Saint Johnsbury, VT · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Arriving in Northfield, VT
The final approach into Northfield, 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 Northfield, 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
$7.46 one way
$14.92 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $8.18 | $16.35 |
| premium | $4.83 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Northfield, VT
Late night in Northfield on Monday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
23 mi in
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
1 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 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 Northfield, VT covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 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, Crosstown 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 23.3 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 $7.46 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Northfield, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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