Drive or Fly: Essex Junction, VT to Pawlet, VT?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for BTV–RUT. At 92 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 31m
Distance
92.4 mi
Total Cost
$55
CO2
37 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 45m
9m in the air
Air Distance
79 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
20 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between BTV and RUT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 31m | 2h 45m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $55 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 37 kg CO2 | 20 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 21, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via VT 22A, US 7, NY 22A
via VT 30, VT 116, River Road
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Essex Junction, VT to Pawlet, VT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.