Origin
Essex Junction, VT
Night in Essex Junction on Sunday
Local time
9:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex Junction, VT to Danville, VT
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
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6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Essex Junction, VT
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Danville, VT
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
The drive from Essex Junction, VT to Danville, VT covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, U.S. Route 2, Essex Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.4 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.45 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
32.6 miles from Essex Junction, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 65.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.4 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,624 ft
329 ft
Total Climb
1,514 ft
Total Descent
452 ft
Highest Point
1,624 ft
~60.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,296 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.9 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
34.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
4
37.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 2 / River Street
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Park Street
Turn left onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
5
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Brainerd Street
Turn left onto Brainerd Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Essex Junction, VT to Danville, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
Saint Johnsbury
34.4 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 30.4 mi | 35m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 26 mi | 33m |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Saint George Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 30.4 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction, VT and Danville, VT.
1
Start on VT 15
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto VT 2A
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
3
Continue on VT 2A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Essex Road
4
Continue on VT 2A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint George Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge onto I 89
30 mi
·
35 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
8
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
10
Turn slight left onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 2
137 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
12
Continue on US 2
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
13
Merge onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
14
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
15
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
16
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
17
Continue on US 2
19 mi
·
21 min
·
U.S. Route 2
18
Turn right onto Peacham Road
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
Peacham Road
19
Turn left onto Park Street
183 ft
·
10 sec
·
Park Street
20
Turn left onto Brainerd Street
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
Brainerd Street
21
Arrive at destination
Brainerd Street
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 32.6 miles from Essex Junction, VT, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 miles.
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 65.3 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.6 miles or 40m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danville, 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.
+
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 65.3 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Essex Junction, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 30.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Essex Junction, VT · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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
Arriving in Danville, VT
The final approach into Danville, 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 Danville, 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
$10.45 one way
$20.91 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| premium | $4.83 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Danville, VT
Night in Danville on Sunday
Local time
9:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
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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
17 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
1h 25m 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 Danville, VT covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, U.S. Route 2, Essex 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 32.6 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 $10.45 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.9 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Essex Junction, VT to Danville, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
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