The drive from St Johnsbury, VT to Arlington, VT covers 147.2 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, Vermont Route 11, U.S. Route 7 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.8 miles on I 91.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.6 miles from St Johnsbury, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 147.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 13m highway drive covering 147.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and Vermont Route 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.8 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 22 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 93.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 11. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Railroad Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 13m drive. You will face about 9 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 5 / Railroad Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 95.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 5 / Railroad Street
Turn sharp right onto US 5 / Railroad Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
95.7 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
6
143.6 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
7
143.9 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
6
145.8 mi into trip|~3h 10m in|VT 7A; VT 313 / Vermont Route 7A
At end of road, turn right onto VT 7A; VT 313 / Vermont Route 7A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from St Johnsbury, VT to Arlington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Bellows Falls along the way.
Bellows Falls
95.7 mi in|~1h 51m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
93.8 mi
1h 48m
Vermont Route 11
17.1 mi
26m
U.S. Route 7
10 mi
13m
Rockingham Road
6.5 mi
9m
Vermont Route 11 West
4.4 mi
6m
Simonsville Road
3.7 mi
5m
Vermont Route 103 South
2.5 mi
4m
Depot Street
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 93.8 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury, VT and Arlington, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
90 ft·10 sec·Main Street
2
Turn sharp right onto US 5
1.6 mi·2 min·Railroad Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
4
Merge onto I 91
94 mi·1 hr 48 min·I 91
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·41 sec
Exit 6Toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
6
At end of road, turn left onto VT 103
6.5 mi·9 min·Rockingham Road
7
Continue on VT 103
2.5 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 103 South
8
Continue on VT 11; VT 103
1.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
9
Continue on VT 11
4.4 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 11 West
10
Continue on VT 11
3.7 mi·5 min·Simonsville Road
11
Continue on VT 11
5.6 mi·8 min·Vermont Route 11
12
Continue on VT 100; VT 11
0.4 mi·59 sec·North Main Street
13
Continue on VT 11
12 mi·17 min·Vermont Route 11
14
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
1.3 mi·2 min·Depot Street
15
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
0.5 mi·56 sec·Depot Street
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 7 South: Bennington
17
Merge onto US 7
10.0 mi·13 min·U.S. Route 7
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 3Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
19
Keep slight right at fork
471 ft·14 sec
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
20
Turn straight onto VT 313
1.8 mi·2 min·Vermont Route 313
21
At end of road, turn right onto VT 7A; VT 313
1.4 mi·2 min·Vermont Route 7A
Use the right lane.
22
Arrive at destination
VT 7A; VT 313
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.6 miles from St Johnsbury, VT, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.8 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 32 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.6 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving St 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 St Johnsbury, VT
This is one driving day of about 147.2 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from St Johnsbury, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 93.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.6 mi from St Johnsbury, VT
· 1h 26m into the drive
The midpoint is around 73.6 miles from St Johnsbury, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 91 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.8 miles.
Arriving in Arlington, VT
The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.70 one way
$47.39 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$26.07
$52.15
premium
$4.86
$28.19
$56.38
diesel
$5.61
$32.50
$65.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.2
0
$15.46
$7.07
Efficient EV
36.8
0
$12.88
$5.89
EV Truck/SUV
58.9
0
$20.61
$9.42
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
St Johnsbury, VT
Morning
in St Johnsbury on Saturday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arlington, VT
Morning
in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
17 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
3h 13m 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 St Johnsbury, VT to Arlington, VT covers 147.2 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Vermont Route 11, U.S. Route 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.6 miles from St Johnsbury, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 13m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Railroad Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 95.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from St Johnsbury, VT to Arlington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Bellows Falls along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
