Origin
Cambridge, VT
Morning in Cambridge on Saturday
Local time
10:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, VT to Essex Junction, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, VT
Phil Evenden
Essex Junction, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, VT to Essex Junction, VT covers 19.9 miles and takes about 35m 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, Jericho Road, Center Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14 miles on Vermont Route 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 19.9 miles, with most of the trip on Vermont Route 15 and Jericho Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 14 miles on Vermont Route 15.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 14 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 15 and Jericho Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 15 / Vermont Route 15.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cambridge, VT to Essex Junction, VT is easy. At 35m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (VT 15 / Center Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Depart onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
16.8 mi into trip
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~28m in
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VT 15 / Center Road
Turn left onto VT 15 / Center Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 15 | 14 mi | 23m |
| Jericho Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Center Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Upper Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 15
— 14 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, VT and Essex Junction, VT.
1
Start on VT 15
14 mi
·
23 min
·
Vermont Route 15
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on VT 15
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Jericho Road
3
Turn left onto VT 15
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Road
4
Continue on VT 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Upper Main Street
5
Continue on VT 15
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Arrive at destination
VT 15
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Essex Junction, VT
Morning in Essex Junction on Saturday
Local time
10:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
35m 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 Cambridge, VT to Essex Junction, VT covers 19.9 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 15, Jericho Road, Center 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 10 miles from Cambridge, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.20 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.
The drive from Cambridge, VT to Essex Junction, VT is easy. At 35m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (VT 15 / Center Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cambridge, VT to Essex Junction, 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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