Fairfax, VT Road Trips
Drivers starting from Fairfax, VT have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 24 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Fairfax, VT head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
4
Longest Drive
35.2 mi
Berkshire, VT
Quickest Drive
28m
Essex Junction, VT
Plan Around Fairfax, VT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Fairfax, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Fairfax, VT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Fairfax, VT
Driving from Fairfax, VT
On average, trips departing from Fairfax, VT run 24 miles with a drive time of roughly 37m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 32 miles (45m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Fairfax, VT are Shelburne, VT (32.2 mi, 45m) and Essex Junction, VT (15.4 mi, 28m). 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 24-mile trip from Fairfax, VT, budget about $4 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 2 mapped routes leaving Fairfax, VT and 3 routes heading into Fairfax, VT, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 32 miles.
The longest mapped route from Fairfax, VT covers 32 miles and takes approximately 45m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.
The average route from Fairfax, VT runs about 24 miles with a drive time of roughly 37m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 24-mile trip from Fairfax, VT costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Fairfax, VT include Shelburne, VT and Essex Junction, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Fairfax, VT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
886
Median Income
$56,667
Median Home Value
$348,600
Median Age
48.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Trips to Fairfax, VT
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