Origin
Bridport, VT
Afternoon in Bridport on Sunday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridport, VT to Essex Junction, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
42.6 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridport, VT
Wikimedia Commons
Essex Junction, VT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 42.6-mile drive from Bridport, VT to Essex Junction, VT is an easy one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 11 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on Ethan Allen Highway, Vermont Route 22A, and Shelburne Road, with about 40% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $7, making it an economical option. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, not a monotonous journey. Given the short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| Vermont Route 22A | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.6 mi | 13m |
| I 89 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| I 189 | 1 mi | 1m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridport, VT and Essex Junction, VT.
1
Start on VT 22A
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Vermont Route 22A
2
Continue on VT 22A
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto Monkton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Monkton Road
4
Turn left onto US 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
5
Continue on US 7
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
6
Continue on US 7
6.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Use the slight right / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 189
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 189
Toward I 89
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier
10
Merge onto I 89
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 89
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 12
Toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
12
Turn left onto VT 2A
0.8 mi
·
1 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
21 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 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Bridport, 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
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 13.8 and 38.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
13.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Monkton Road
Turn right onto Monkton Road
Navigation decision point
7
34 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right / right lanes.
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
4
34.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 189
Merge onto I 189 toward I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
Toward I 89
5
35.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier
6
38.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.55 | $15.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Charlotte, VT
21 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
18 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 11m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 40% of the 42.6 miles being highway driving. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 12.3 miles along Ethan Allen Highway. This means you'll experience a blend of faster-paced highway sections and potentially more winding or local road segments. The road will likely transition from more open highway to possibly passing through towns or varied terrain as you cover the 42.6 miles. It’s not a constant interstate grind, nor is it exclusively a scenic byway.
40% 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: 12.3 mi on Ethan Allen Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near Monkton Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (Monkton Road): Navigation decision point; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.3 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
407 ft
182 ft
Total Climb
290 ft
Total Descent
251 ft
Highest Point
407 ft
~39.5 mi in
Elevation Range
225 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bridport, VT and Essex Junction, VT, road signs point toward Saint Albans and Montpelier.
Saint Albans
34 mi in
|
~57m
Montpelier
35.3 mi in
|
~59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 42.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Essex Junction, VT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 13.8 miles (Monkton Road): Navigation decision point; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.3 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Essex Junction, VT
More from Bridport, VT
More trips to Essex Junction, VT
Explore more options from Bridport, VT or browse trips ending in Essex Junction, VT.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse VT road trips.