Trip from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Saint Albans, VT

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

76 mi

122 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 47m ★

6 AM

1h 56m

8 AM

2h 12m

10 AM

2h 2m

12 PM

2h 0m

3 PM

2h 2m

5 PM

2h 12m

8 PM

1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Saint Johnsbury, VT

Abdel Achkouk

Trip Overview

Connecting Saint Johnsbury to Saint Albans, this 76-mile journey serves as a straightforward link across northern Vermont. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 55 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $12, it is an economical route for travelers moving between these two Northeast locations. You will primarily navigate via Vermont Route 15, which provides a consistent path through the region. Because the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure and reach your destination without feeling rushed. It is a practical choice for anyone looking to traverse this part of the state efficiently.

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

38 miles from Saint Johnsbury, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 73% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm as you travel along Vermont Route 15, which serves as the backbone of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 27.3 miles on Vermont Route 15 West, allowing for a consistent pace once you clear the initial departure points. While the road transitions through various local segments, the overall character remains functional and direct. Expect a reliable experience behind the wheel that prioritizes steady progress over technical or winding maneuvers.

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.

Vermont Route 15 West is the longest continuous segment at about 27.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 15 West and Vermont Route 15. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 2 / Eastern Avenue.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 2 / Eastern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.7 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 2 / Eastern Avenue

Turn right onto US 2 / Eastern Avenue

Navigation decision point

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

39.7 mi into trip | ~56m in | VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West

Enter roundabout onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

56.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | VT 104 / Vermont Route 104

Turn right onto VT 104 / Vermont Route 104

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

75.3 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | US 7 / South Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 7 / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Vermont Route 15 West	27.3 mi	42m
Vermont Route 15	15.8 mi	24m
Main Street	14.4 mi	23m
U.S. Route 2 West	9.6 mi	10m
Vermont Route 104	2 mi	2m
Fairfax Road	1.7 mi	3m
Lower Main Street East	1.2 mi	1m
Saint Albans State Highway	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Vermont Route 15 West — 27.3 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Johnsbury, VT and Saint Albans, VT.

Start on US 2

105 ft · 7 sec · Portland Street

Turn left onto US 2; US 5

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Railroad Street

Turn right onto US 2

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Eastern Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 Alternate

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Main Street

Turn slight right onto US 2

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Western Avenue

Continue on US 2

0.6 mi · 52 sec · U.S. Route 2

Continue on US 2

9.6 mi · 10 min · U.S. Route 2 West

Turn right onto VT 15

12 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 15

Continue on VT 15

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Mill Street

Turn left onto VT 15

517 ft · 11 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto VT 14; VT 15

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Wolcott Street

Continue on VT 14; VT 15

13 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15 West

Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100

84 ft · 1 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

Continue on VT 15; VT 100

1.8 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 15 West

Enter roundabout onto VT 15

144 ft · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

Continue on VT 15

4.0 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 15 West

Continue on VT 15

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lower Main Street East

Continue on VT 15

8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 15 West

Enter roundabout onto VT 15

114 ft · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15

Continue on VT 15

3.3 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 15

Turn right onto VT 104

2.0 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 104

Use the right lane.

Continue on VT 104

14 mi · 23 min · Main Street

Continue on VT 104

1.7 mi · 3 min · Fairfax Road

Turn left onto Saint Albans State Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Saint Albans State Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn right onto US 7

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

US 7

Trip Plan

Since this is a sub-two-hour drive, you do not need to worry about complex pacing or overnight logistics. I recommend checking your fuel levels before leaving Saint Johnsbury, as the $12 estimate is based on standard driving conditions and current averages. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled into the route, you have total freedom to pull over whenever you need a break or a quick snack. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between Vermont Route 15 and local segments like Main Street near your destination. Planning your departure to avoid peak local traffic will ensure you maintain the estimated 1 hour and 55 minute travel time.

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 38 miles from Saint Johnsbury, VT, or about 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.3 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 76 miles or 1h 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Albans, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Saint Johnsbury, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 76 miles and 1h 55m.

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 Vermont Route 15 West for about 27.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38 mi from Saint Johnsbury, VT · 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beekmantown, NY

38 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

Beekmantown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beekmantown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38 miles from Saint Johnsbury, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Saint Albans, VT

The final approach into Saint Albans, 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 Saint Albans, 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

$12.17 one way

$24.33 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$13.34	$26.67
premium	$4.83	$14.45	$28.89
diesel	$5.64	$16.88	$33.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.8	$7.98	$3.65
Efficient EV	19	$6.65	$3.04
EV Truck/SUV	30.4	$10.64	$4.86

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Saint Johnsbury, VT

Late night in Saint Johnsbury on Monday

Local time

2:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Albans, VT

Late night in Saint Albans on Monday

Local time

2:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

2 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

1h 55m 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 Saint Albans, VT covers 76 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Vermont Route 15 West, Vermont Route 15, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38 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 $12.17 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 55m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Saint Albans, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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