Origin
Franklin, VT
Morning in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, VT to Essex Junction, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, VT
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Essex Junction, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin, VT to Essex Junction, VT covers 42.7 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hanna Road, Main Street, North Sheldon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 42.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hanna Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Franklin, VT to Essex Junction, VT is easy. At 53m 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 Franklin, VT to Essex Junction, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hanna Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| North Sheldon Road | — | — |
| Route 120 | — | — |
| Route 105 | — | — |
| Sheldon Road | — | — |
| Fisher Pond Road | — | — |
| Fairfax Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hanna Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, VT and Essex Junction, VT.
1
Start on the route
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Hanna Road
171 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hanna Road
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on North Sheldon Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Sheldon Road
5
Continue on Vermont Route 120
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 120
6
Turn right onto Vermont Route 105
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Vermont Route 105
7
Continue on Sheldon Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sheldon Road
8
Continue on Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Fisher Pond Road
9
Continue on Fairfax Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfax Road
10
Take the ramp left toward I 89
266 ft
·
15 sec
·
I 89
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 89 South: Burlington
12
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
17 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
14
Turn left onto U.S. Route 2
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Roosevelt Highway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
16
Turn slight left onto Main Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on Colchester Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Colchester Road
18
Continue on Lincoln Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
19
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Franklin, VT · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Franklin, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Essex Junction, VT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Essex Junction, VT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.87 one way
$13.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.18 | $16.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Essex Junction, VT
Morning in Essex Junction on Saturday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Milton, VT
21 mi in
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
10 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
53m 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 Franklin, VT to Essex Junction, VT covers 42.7 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hanna Road, Main Street, North Sheldon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 miles from Franklin, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.87 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 Franklin, VT to Essex Junction, VT is easy. At 53m 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 Franklin, VT to Essex Junction, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Franklin, VT to Essex Junction, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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