Origin
Essex Junction, VT
Morning in Essex Junction on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex Junction, VT to Addison, 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 1m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Essex Junction, VT
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Addison, VT
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Trip Overview
Essex Junction to Addison is 35.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Ethan Allen Highway/Shelburne Road/VT 22A, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state routes, offering a pleasant and efficient journey. It's a short enough drive to be easily completed with minimal planning, making it ideal for a quick excursion or an easy connection between locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| Vermont Route 22A | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| I 89 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| I 189 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 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 Essex Junction, VT and Addison, VT.
1
Start on VT 15
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto VT 2A
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
3
Continue on VT 2A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Essex Road
4
Continue on VT 2A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint George Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
6
Merge onto I 89
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 189
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 189
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 7
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on US 7
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
11
Continue on US 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
12
Turn right onto Monkton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Monkton Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on VT 22A
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 22A
15
Turn right onto VT 17
80 ft
·
5 sec
·
Vermont Route 17 West
16
Turn left
127 ft
·
9 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Essex Junction, 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 3.6 and 35.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 7 / Shelburne Road
Turn left onto US 7 / Shelburne Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
29.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
VT 22A / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
35.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.75 one way
$11.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Addison, VT
Morning in Addison on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Shelburne, VT
18 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 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 1m 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?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with about 30% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Ethan Allen Highway, Shelburne Road, and Vermont Route 22A, providing a varied feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 12.3 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. Expect the road conditions to shift as you progress, moving from more developed areas to potentially more rural landscapes as you head towards Addison. It's not a monotonous highway crawl, nor is it a purely scenic byway, but rather a practical blend.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 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?
5/10
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 3.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 35.7 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 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Essex Junction, VT to Addison, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
Rutland
7.1 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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.
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 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Addison, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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