Origin
St Johnsbury, VT
Morning in St Johnsbury on Saturday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St Johnsbury, VT to Bradford, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
St Johnsbury, VT
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Bradford, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from St Johnsbury, VT to Bradford, VT covers 34.1 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, Railroad Street, Old Creamery Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.1 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 42m highway drive covering 34.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and Railroad Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.1 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 10 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 31.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Railroad Street. 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 Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 7 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 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles (VT 25 / Waits River Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 5 / Railroad Street
Turn sharp right onto US 5 / Railroad Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
33 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre
4
33.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
VT 25 / Waits River Road
Turn left onto VT 25 / Waits River Road
Navigation decision point
4
33.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Mill Street
At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
33.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
VT 25B / South Main Street
Turn right onto VT 25B / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 31.1 mi | 35m |
| Railroad Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Old Creamery Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Waits River Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 31.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury, VT and Bradford, 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
31 mi
·
35 min
·
I 91
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 16
Toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre
6
Turn left onto VT 25
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Waits River Road
7
Turn left onto Old Creamery Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Creamery Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Mill Street
9
Turn right onto VT 25B
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
VT 25B
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.49 one way
$10.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Bradford, VT
Morning in Bradford on Saturday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
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
42m 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 Bradford, VT covers 34.1 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Railroad Street, Old Creamery 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 17 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 $5.49 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 42m drive. You will face about 7 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 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles (VT 25 / Waits River Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from St Johnsbury, VT to Bradford, 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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