Trip from St Johnsbury, VT to Saint Albans, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

76.4 mi

123 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 48m ★

6 AM

1h 56m

8 AM

2h 13m

10 AM

2h 2m

12 PM

2h 1m

3 PM

2h 3m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from St Johnsbury, VT to Saint Albans, VT covers 76.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m 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 West, Vermont Route 15, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on Vermont Route 15 West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.30 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.

Midpoint

38.2 miles from St Johnsbury, VT

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 76.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 56m highway drive covering 76.4 miles, with most of the trip on Vermont Route 15 West and Vermont Route 15. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.3 miles on Vermont Route 15 West.

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 early in the drive near 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 1h 56m 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: near the start (US 5 / Railroad Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.8 miles (US 2; US 5 Alternate / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.2 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 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 5 / Railroad Street

Turn sharp right onto US 5 / Railroad Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m 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

40.2 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

56.8 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | VT 104 / Vermont Route 104

Turn right onto VT 104 / Vermont Route 104

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

75.7 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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	14.5 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 St Johnsbury, VT and Saint Albans, VT.

Start on Main Street

90 ft · 10 sec · Main Street

Turn sharp right onto US 5

0.5 mi · 54 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

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 38.2 miles from St 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 17 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.2 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 37m

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 St Johnsbury, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from St Johnsbury, VT

This is one driving day of about 76.4 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from St Johnsbury, VT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

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 38.2 mi from St Johnsbury, VT · 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Morrisville, VT

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

Cabot, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Morrisville, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from St 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.30 one way

$24.60 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$13.53	$27.06
premium	$4.86	$14.63	$29.26
diesel	$5.61	$16.87	$33.74

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: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.9	$8.02	$3.67
Efficient EV	19.1	$6.69	$3.06
EV Truck/SUV	30.6	$10.70	$4.89

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

St Johnsbury, VT

Late night in St Johnsbury on Saturday

Local time

2:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Albans, VT

Late night in Saint Albans on Saturday

Local time

2:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

35°F

Morrisville, VT

38 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

16 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 56m 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 Saint Albans, VT covers 76.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m 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 38.2 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 $12.30 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 56m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from St Johnsbury, VT to Saint Albans, 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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Trip Overview

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Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Saint Albans, VT

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Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 56m on the road

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