Origin
New Haven, VT
Afternoon in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, 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
51m
Distance
32.6 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, VT
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Essex Junction, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Haven, VT to Essex Junction, VT covers 32.6 miles and takes about 51m 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, North 116 Road, Saint George Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on Vermont Route 116. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 116 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| North 116 Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Saint George Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 2A | 2 mi | 2m |
| Stony Hill Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Rockydale Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, VT and Essex Junction, VT.
1
Start on North Street
48 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn left onto VT 17
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on VT 17
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Stony Hill Road
4
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Street
5
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
7
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
8
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
9
Continue on VT 116
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 116
10
Continue on VT 116
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 116
11
Turn right onto VT 2A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
12
Continue on VT 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Saint George Road
13
Continue on VT 2A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Essex Road
14
Continue on VT 2A
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
15
Turn slight right onto VT 15
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
VT 15
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from New Haven, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 17 / Main Street
Turn left onto VT 17 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
24 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A
Turn right onto VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.25 one way
$10.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Essex Junction on Saturday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Huntington, VT
16 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
1 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
51m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
32.6 mi in 51m — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Vermont Route 116.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on Vermont Route 116.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 VT 17 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Haven, VT to Essex Junction, VT is easy. At 51m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on Vermont Route 116. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Essex Junction, VT before heading back.
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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