Essex Junction, VT Road Trips

Essex Junction, VT serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 14 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 72 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Essex Junction, VT head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

32

Longest Drive

149.9 mi

Brattleboro, VT

Quickest Drive

18m

Hinesburg, VT

Plan Around Essex Junction, VT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Essex Junction, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Brattleboro, VT to Essex Junction, VT 149.9 mi · 2h 23m Westminster, VT to Essex Junction, VT 131.4 mi · 2h 35m Chester, VT to Essex Junction, VT 130.7 mi · 2h 9m Bennington, VT to Essex Junction, VT 125 mi · 2h 54m

Continue From Essex Junction, VT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Essex Junction, VT to Westminster, VT 131.4 mi · 2h 36m Essex Junction, VT to Chester, VT 131.3 mi · 2h 40m Essex Junction, VT to Jamaica, VT 113.1 mi · 3h 1m Essex Junction, VT to Manchester, VT 102.9 mi · 2h 46m

Trips from Essex Junction, VT

Essex Junction, VT to Westminster, VT

131.4 mi 2h 36m

Essex Junction, VT to Chester, VT

131.3 mi 2h 40m

Essex Junction, VT to Jamaica, VT

113.1 mi 3h 1m

Essex Junction, VT to Manchester, VT

102.9 mi 2h 46m

Essex Junction, VT to Londonderry, VT

101.6 mi 2h 41m

Essex Junction, VT to Dorset, VT

100.6 mi 2h 44m

Essex Junction, VT to Hartland, VT

97.4 mi 1h 56m

Essex Junction, VT to Ludlow, VT

94.3 mi 2h 30m

Essex Junction, VT to Eden, VT

40.4 mi 1h 9m

Essex Junction, VT to Lincoln, VT

30.3 mi 49m

Essex Junction, VT to Charlotte, VT

19.4 mi 33m

Essex Junction, VT to Huntington, VT

17.1 mi 34m

Essex Junction, VT to Fairfax, VT

15.4 mi 28m

Essex Junction, VT to Hinesburg, VT

11.6 mi 18m

Driving from Essex Junction, VT

The typical drive from Essex Junction, VT covers about 72 miles and takes around 1h 46m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 131 miles (3h 1m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Essex Junction, VT are Westminster, VT (131.4 mi, 2h 36m), Chester, VT (131.3 mi, 2h 40m), Jamaica, VT (113.1 mi, 3h 1m), Manchester, VT (102.9 mi, 2h 46m), and Londonderry, VT (101.6 mi, 2h 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 72-mile trip from Essex Junction, VT, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Essex Junction, VT and 18 routes heading into Essex Junction, VT, covering 32 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 131 miles.

The longest mapped route from Essex Junction, VT covers 131 miles and takes approximately 3h 1m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Essex Junction, VT runs about 72 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 72-mile trip from Essex Junction, VT costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Essex Junction, VT include Westminster, VT, Chester, VT, Jamaica, VT and Manchester, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.