Origin
Middlebury (village), VT
Late night in Middlebury (village) on Monday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlebury (village), VT to Essex Junction, VT
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
40.1 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlebury (village), VT
Matt Barnard
Essex Junction, VT
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Trip Overview
The drive from Middlebury (village), VT to Essex Junction, VT covers 40.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 116, River Road, North 116 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on Vermont Route 116. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.42 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
20 miles from Middlebury (village), VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Middlebury (village), VT to Essex Junction, VT covers 40.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maple Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Middlebury (village), VT to Essex Junction, VT is easy. At 1h 4m with 41% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Seymour Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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Maple Street
Turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Maple Street
Continue onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Seymour Street
Turn right onto Seymour Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 7 / North Pleasant Street
Turn left onto US 7 / North Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.2 mi into trip
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~6m in
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River Road
Turn right onto River Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 116 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| River Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| North 116 Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Saint George Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| North Pleasant Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South 116 Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 2A | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
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 20 miles from Middlebury (village), VT, or about 33m 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 40.1 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Essex Junction, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Middlebury (village), 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 Middlebury (village), VT
This is one driving day of about 40.1 miles and 1h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middlebury (village), 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 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 20 mi from Middlebury (village), VT · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 Essex Junction, VT
The final approach into Essex Junction, 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 Essex Junction, 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
$6.42 one way
$12.84 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| premium | $4.83 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Essex Junction on Monday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
20 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
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 4m 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 Middlebury (village), VT to Essex Junction, VT covers 40.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 116, River Road, North 116 Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20 miles from Middlebury (village), VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.42 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 Middlebury (village), VT to Essex Junction, VT is easy. At 1h 4m with 41% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Seymour Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Middlebury (village), VT to Essex Junction, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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