Origin
Essex Junction, VT
Evening in Essex Junction on Sunday
Local time
8:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex Junction, VT to Londonderry, VT
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
101.6 mi
163 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
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6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m
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
Londonderry, VT
Gupta Sahil
Trip Overview
Traveling from Essex Junction to Londonderry covers 101.6 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 41 minutes. Because this is a compact journey within Vermont, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel for this transit. Navigating through the Northeast, you will primarily utilize Vermont Route 116, Franklin Street, and the Ethan Allen Highway. This mixed drive offers a straightforward connection between these two locations, making it a reliable choice for those looking to explore more of the state without spending the entire day behind the wheel.
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
50.8 miles from Essex Junction, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a diverse driving profile that keeps you engaged rather than stuck on a monotonous interstate grind. With highways accounting for 42% of the total distance, you will experience a balanced mix of faster roadway segments and more localized driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 14.2-mile segment on Vermont Route 116, which serves as a significant portion of your travel time. As you transition between these different road types, the character of the journey shifts, requiring you to adapt your driving pace accordingly. Expect a varied experience that moves you efficiently through the regional landscape.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 116 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near VT 116 / Vermont Route 116.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 41m 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 8.6 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.7 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South): Navigation decision point; at 74.6 miles (VT 103 / Vermont Route 103): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.6 mi into trip
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~14m in
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VT 116 / Vermont Route 116
At end of road, turn left onto VT 116 / Vermont Route 116
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
41.7 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South
Navigation decision point
5
74.6 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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VT 103 / Vermont Route 103
Turn left onto VT 103 / Vermont Route 103
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
83 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
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VT 140; VT 155 / Vermont Route 140
Turn left onto VT 140; VT 155 / Vermont Route 140
Navigation decision point
5
101.5 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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VT 11 / Vermont Route 11
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11 / Vermont Route 11
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 116 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| Franklin Street | 14.1 mi | 23m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Vermont Route 155 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Vermont Route 103 | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| North Main Street | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Case Street | 6.1 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction, VT and Londonderry, VT.
1
Start on VT 15
79 ft
·
5 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn left onto VT 2A
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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Park Street
3
Continue on VT 2A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Essex Road
4
Continue on VT 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Saint George Road
5
Continue on VT 2A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
6
At end of road, turn left onto VT 116
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Vermont Route 116
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
8
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
9
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
10
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Street
12
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Stony Hill Road
13
Turn left onto VT 116
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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South 116 Road
14
Continue on VT 116
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 116 Road
15
Continue on VT 116
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Case Street
16
Turn right onto VT 116
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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Ossie Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7 South
18
Continue on US 7
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
19
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Conant Square
20
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Center Street
21
Continue on US 7
14 mi
·
23 min
·
Franklin Street
22
Continue on US 7
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto VT 103
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Vermont Route 103
Use the none lane.
24
Turn right onto VT 155
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Village Street
25
Turn left onto VT 140; VT 155
452 ft
·
13 sec
·
Vermont Route 140
26
Turn right onto VT 155
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Weston Road
27
Continue on VT 155
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Vermont Route 155
28
Continue on VT 100
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 100
29
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
30
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 100
31
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11
372 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vermont Route 11
32
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Trip Plan
Planning for this 1-day excursion is simple, but keeping a few practical details in mind will ensure a smooth experience. Since the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to depart when it best suits your schedule, though aiming to hit the road early can help you avoid any unexpected traffic. You only need to account for one planned stop to keep your pace comfortable over the 2-hour and 41-minute duration. Make sure to monitor your fuel levels before heading out, as the $16 estimate is just a baseline for your travel costs. Given the mix of local roads and highways, stay alert for changing speed limits as you transition off the Ethan Allen Highway onto smaller routes.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 50.8 miles from Essex Junction, VT, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.2 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 80 miles or 2h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 1h 18m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Londonderry, 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 101.6 miles and 2h 41m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 116 for about 14.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.8 mi from Essex Junction, VT · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.8 miles from Essex Junction, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Londonderry, VT
The final approach into Londonderry, 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 Londonderry, 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
$16.26 one way
$32.53 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
| premium | $4.83 | $19.31 | $38.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Londonderry, VT
Evening in Londonderry on Sunday
Local time
8:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
2h 41m 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 Londonderry, VT covers 101.6 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 116, Franklin Street, Ethan Allen Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.8 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 $16.26 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 41m 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 8.6 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.7 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South): Navigation decision point; at 74.6 miles (VT 103 / Vermont Route 103): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Essex Junction, VT to Londonderry, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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