Where is Johnson, Vermont, USA?

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Where is Johnson Located? - Johnson is a city located in the Lamoille County of Vermont, United States. Johnson lies between 32.9762327 Degrees North latitudes and 96.5952703 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Johnson, Vermont

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Where is Johnson?: The Google Map showing the location of Johnson in the U.S. state of Vermont.

Where is Johnson Located?

Johnson is a city located in the Lamoille County of Vermont, United States. Johnson lies between 32.9762327 Degrees North latitudes and 96.5952703 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Johnson city is 1332 people and the city has a total area of 1.17 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Johnson, Vermont Quick Facts

Property Information
TownJohnson
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
State CapitalMontpelier
US RegionNortheastern United States (New England)
Latitude44.6356° N
Longitude72.6808° W
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Land Area45.41 sq mi
Water Area0.17 sq mi
Total Area45.58 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)3,491 (2020 Census)
Population DensityApproximately 77 per sq mi
ZIP Code05656
Area Code802
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code50-37525
Congressional DistrictVermont At-large Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Johnson, Vermont

  • Morrisville, Vermont - East - 9 mi
  • Hyde Park, Vermont - East - 8 mi
  • Cambridge, Vermont - Northwest - 10 mi
  • Jeffersonville, Vermont - West - 11 mi
  • Stowe, Vermont - Southeast - 17 mi
  • Essex Junction, Vermont - Southwest - 32 mi
  • Burlington, Vermont - West - 37 mi
  • Montpelier, Vermont - South - 33 mi
  • St. Albans, Vermont - Northwest - 36 mi
  • Newport, Vermont - Northeast - 42 mi

Driving Distances from Johnson, Vermont

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
Hyde ParkVermont812 minutes
MorrisvilleVermont915 minutes
CambridgeVermont1015 minutes
JeffersonvilleVermont1118 minutes
StoweVermont1725 minutes
Essex JunctionVermont3240 minutes
MontpelierVermont3345 minutes
St. AlbansVermont3650 minutes
BurlingtonVermont3750 minutes
NewportVermont421 hour

Transportation and Connectivity in Johnson, Vermont

Transportation Details
Airport NamePatrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
IATA CodeBTV
PortPort of Burlington (Lake Champlain)
Major HighwaysVermont Route 15, Vermont Route 100C, nearby Vermont Route 100
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station is Essex Junction
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRural Community Transportation (RCT)
  • Vermont Route 15 is the principal highway through Johnson, linking the town with Cambridge, Morrisville, and Essex Junction.
  • Nearby Route 100 provides access to Vermont's Green Mountains and several year-round recreation areas.
  • Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, approximately 40 miles west, provides scheduled domestic air service.
  • Rural Community Transportation (RCT) operates regional bus routes connecting Johnson with neighboring communities in northern Vermont.
  • Johnson is widely known for Vermont State University–Johnson, the Lamoille River, vibrant arts community, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the Green Mountains.

What are top Places to Visit in Johnson, Vermont

Landmark Name Type
Vermont State University – Johnson CampusUniversity Campus
Lamoille Valley Rail TrailMulti-use Trail
Lamoille RiverScenic Waterway
Legion FieldCommunity Park
Northern Vermont University GalleryArt Gallery
Long Trail State ForestState Forest
Smugglers' Notch ResortMountain Resort
Stowe Mountain ResortSki Resort
Sterling Pond TrailHiking Trail
Moss Glen FallsWaterfall

Colleges and Universities in Johnson, Vermont

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Vermont State University – Johnson CampusPublicUniversityLiberal arts, education, business, environmental studies, visual arts, and performing arts
Vermont State University – CastletonPublicUniversityBusiness, education, nursing, health sciences, and athletics
Community College of Vermont – Morrisville CenterPublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, healthcare, business, and transfer programs
University of VermontPublicResearch UniversityMedicine, engineering, agriculture, environmental sciences, business, and research
Lamoille North Supervisory UnionPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary public education serving Johnson and nearby communities

Waterbodies in Johnson, Vermont

Lamoille River, Gihon River, Sterling Pond, Green River Reservoir, Caspian Lake, Lake Elmore, Waterbury Reservoir, Lake Champlain

Golf Courses in Johnson, Vermont

Ryder Brook Golf Club, Stowe Country Club, Copley Country Club, Jay Peak Golf Course, Orleans Country Club, Enosburg Falls Country Club

Johnson, Vermont — Key Historical Facts

  • Johnson was chartered in 1782 and permanently settled in the late eighteenth century as agriculture and small industries expanded along the Lamoille River.
  • The town developed around water-powered mills, lumber production, and farming, becoming an important commercial center in Lamoille County.
  • The arrival of the St. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain Railroad in the nineteenth century encouraged trade, travel, and economic growth.
  • The establishment of Johnson State College, now part of Vermont State University, transformed the town into an educational and cultural center for northern Vermont.
  • Today, Johnson is known for its scenic Green Mountain setting, higher education, arts community, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Smugglers' Notch and Stowe.

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