Essex Junction, VT Road Trips
Essex Junction, VT serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 31 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 67 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Essex Junction, VT spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
49
Longest Drive
149.6 mi
Brattleboro, VT
Quickest Drive
15m
Burlington, VT
Plan Around Essex Junction, VT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Essex Junction, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Essex Junction, VT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Essex Junction, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Westminster, VT
Essex Junction, VT to North Bennington, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Arlington, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Jamaica, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Manchester, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Londonderry, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Hartland, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Ludlow, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Pawlet, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Sutton, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Woodstock, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Wells, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Barnet, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Bradford, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Chittenden, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Danville, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Craftsbury, VT
Essex Junction, VT to Orange County, VT
Driving from Essex Junction, VT
The typical drive from Essex Junction, VT covers about 67 miles and takes around 1h 39m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 131 miles (3h 14m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Essex Junction, VT are Westminster, VT (131.4 mi, 2h 36m), North Bennington, VT (123.9 mi, 3h 14m), Arlington, VT (114.8 mi, 3h), Jamaica, VT (113.1 mi, 3h 1m), and Manchester, VT (102.9 mi, 2h 46m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 67-mile trip from Essex Junction, VT, budget about $10 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 31 mapped routes leaving Essex Junction, VT and 18 routes heading into Essex Junction, VT, covering 49 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 131 miles.
The longest mapped route from Essex Junction, VT covers 131 miles and takes approximately 3h 14m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Essex Junction, VT runs about 67 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 67-mile trip from Essex Junction, VT costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Essex Junction, VT include Westminster, VT, North Bennington, VT, Arlington, VT and Jamaica, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Essex Junction, VT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,720
Median Income
$94,423
Median Home Value
$376,800
Median Age
40.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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