Origin
Essex Junction, VT
Evening in Essex Junction on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex Junction, VT to Chittenden, VT
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
67.9 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Essex Junction, VT
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Chittenden, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Essex Junction, VT to Chittenden, VT covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Street, Essex Road, Saint George Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.93 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.9 miles from Essex Junction, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 49m drive with frequent turns across 67.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Essex Junction, VT to Chittenden, VT is easy. At 1h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Essex Junction, VT to Chittenden, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | — | — |
| Essex Road | — | — |
| Saint George Road | — | — |
| Route 2A | — | — |
| Route 116 | — | — |
| North 116 Road | — | — |
| Rockydale Road | — | — |
| East Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Park Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction, VT and Chittenden, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Park Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
3
Continue on Essex Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Essex Road
4
Continue on Saint George Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Saint George Road
5
Continue on Vermont Route 2A
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Vermont Route 116
7
Continue on North 116 Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
8
Continue on Rockydale Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
9
Continue on East Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
10
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on West Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Street
12
Continue on Stony Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Stony Hill Road
13
Turn left onto South 116 Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South 116 Road
14
Continue on South 116 Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 116 Road
15
Continue on Case Street
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Case Street
16
Turn right onto Ossie Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ossie Road
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7 South
18
Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
19
Continue on Conant Square
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Conant Square
20
Continue on Center Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Center Street
21
Continue on Franklin Street
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Franklin Street
22
Turn left onto Sangamon Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Sangamon Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Chittenden Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Chittenden Road
24
Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
25
Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mountain Top Road
26
Turn left onto Holden Road
157 ft
·
9 sec
·
Holden Road
27
Turn right
20 ft
·
1 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
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 33.9 miles from Essex Junction, VT, or about 54m into the drive.
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 15 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.9 miles or 54m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chittenden, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Essex Junction, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Essex Junction, VT
This is one driving day of about 67.9 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Essex Junction, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.9 mi from Essex Junction, VT · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Essex Junction, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chittenden, VT
The final approach into Chittenden, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.93 one way
$21.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.03 | $24.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Chittenden, VT
Evening in Chittenden on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Bristol, VT
34 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 49m 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 Essex Junction, VT to Chittenden, VT covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Street, Essex Road, Saint George Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.9 miles from Essex Junction, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.93 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 Essex Junction, VT to Chittenden, VT is easy. At 1h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Essex Junction, VT to Chittenden, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Essex Junction, VT to Chittenden, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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