Origin
Essex Junction, VT
Evening in Essex Junction on Thursday
Local time
6:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex Junction, VT to Sutton, VT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
88.5 mi
142 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 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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Sutton, VT
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Trip Overview
This 88.5-mile drive from Essex Junction, VT, to Sutton, VT, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes. You'll spend about 79% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing U.S. Route 2, I-89, and I-91. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $14, making it an economical option. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a practical, highway-focused option for traveling within Vermont's Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.2 miles from Essex Junction, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 88.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 79% of your travel time spent on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.9 miles along U.S. Route 2, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While the profile suggests a highway drive, the inclusion of U.S. Route 2 indicates a potential for varied scenery and less of a monotonous interstate feel. You'll transition between major highways and potentially more open road sections as you progress toward Sutton.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 and I 89. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 11 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 11 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
6
78.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 23
Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
5
80.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
US 5 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Essex Junction, VT and Sutton, VT, road signs point toward Saint Johnsbury and Burke.
Saint Johnsbury
34.4 mi in
|
~42m
Burke
78.8 mi in
|
~1h 40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 | 32.9 mi | 41m |
| I 89 | 30.4 mi | 35m |
| I 91 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Calendar Brook Road | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| Lynburke Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2
— 32.9 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction, VT and Sutton, 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
26 mi
·
29 min
·
U.S. Route 2
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 91
19
Merge onto I 91
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 23
Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
21
Turn right onto US 5
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Memorial Drive
22
Continue on US 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
23
Continue on US 5
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Depot Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
25
Turn straight onto US 5
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lynburke Road
26
Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road
4.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Calendar Brook Road
27
Turn slight right onto Center Street
157 ft
·
5 sec
·
Center Street
28
Turn right onto Burke Road
182 ft
·
8 sec
·
Burke Road
29
Arrive at destination
Burke Road
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under two hours, this drive offers considerable flexibility. You can depart anytime that suits you, as there are no specific stops recommended, and the route is short enough to not require an overnight split. The estimated fuel cost of $14 suggests a budget-friendly trip, but it's always wise to check your fuel gauge before departing, especially considering the 32.9-mile stretch on U.S. Route 2 where services might be less frequent. Keep an eye on your speed limits as you navigate the mix of interstate and U.S. highway sections.
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 44.2 miles from Essex Junction, VT, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.2 miles or 1h 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sutton, 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 88.5 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Essex Junction, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 2 for about 32.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.2 mi from Essex Junction, VT · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.2 miles from Essex Junction, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sutton, VT
The final approach into Sutton, 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
$14.25 one way
$28.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $16.95 | $33.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.54 | $39.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.29 | $4.25 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.39 | $5.66 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Sutton, VT
Evening in Sutton on Thursday
Local time
6:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
5 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 59m 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 Sutton, VT covers 88.5 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 2, I 89, I 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.2 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 $14.25 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 59m drive. You will face about 11 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.
Between Essex Junction, VT and Sutton, VT, road signs point toward Saint Johnsbury and Burke.
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