Origin
Essex Junction, VT
Evening in Essex Junction on Wednesday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex Junction, VT to Arlington, VT
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h
Distance
114.8 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
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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Arlington, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Essex Junction, VT to Arlington, VT covers 114.8 miles and takes about 3h 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 $18.48 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.4 miles from Essex Junction, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 114.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 Arlington, VT is easy. At 3h 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 Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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
14 mi
·
23 min
·
Franklin Street
22
Continue on North Main Street
43 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
North Main Street
23
Take the exit slight right toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
24
Keep slight right to continue on VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
25
Turn straight onto Vermont Route 313
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 313
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 7A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 7A
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.4 miles from Essex Junction, VT, or about 1h 30m 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 25 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.4 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Essex Junction, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Essex Junction, VT
This is one driving day of about 114.8 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Essex Junction, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.4 mi from Essex Junction, VT · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.4 miles from Essex Junction, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, VT
The final approach into Arlington, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Arlington, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.48 one way
$36.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $20.33 | $40.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $21.98 | $43.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.35 | $50.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.05 | $5.51 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.07 | $7.35 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Arlington, VT
Evening in Arlington on Wednesday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Brandon, VT
57 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
12 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
3h 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 Arlington, VT covers 114.8 miles and takes about 3h 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 57.4 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 $18.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Essex Junction, VT to Arlington, VT is easy. At 3h 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 Arlington, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Essex Junction, VT to Arlington, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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