Origin
Essex Junction, VT
Late night in Essex Junction on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Essex Junction, VT to Craftsbury, 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 40m
Distance
64.3 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
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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Craftsbury, VT
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Trip Overview
This 64.3-mile drive from Essex Junction, VT, to Craftsbury, VT, should take about 1 hour and 40 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend about half your time on the interstate, with the rest on scenic Vermont routes. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a modest $10. This is a straightforward drive through the Northeast region of Vermont, offering a glimpse into its rural charm. Given its short duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.1 miles from Essex Junction, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| Vermont Route 15 East | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Waterbury Stowe Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Laporte Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Craftsbury Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Pucker Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Park Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 19.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction, VT and Craftsbury, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint George Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge onto I 89
20 mi
·
22 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
8
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
9
Continue on VT 100
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterbury Stowe Road
10
Continue on VT 100
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterbury Road
11
Continue on VT 100
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
13
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pucker Street
14
Continue on VT 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pucker Street
15
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Laporte Road
16
Continue on VT 100
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Laporte Road
17
Continue on VT 100
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Jersey Heights
18
Turn right onto VT 100
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Lower Main Street
19
Continue on VT 15A
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Upper Main Street
20
Continue on VT 15A
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Street
21
Turn right onto VT 15
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Vermont Route 15 East
22
Turn left onto VT 14
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Craftsbury Road
23
Continue on VT 14
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Eligo Lake Road
24
Continue on VT 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 14
25
Turn right onto South Craftsbury Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Craftsbury Road
26
Turn right onto Creek Road
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
Creek Road
27
Turn right onto Town Garage Road
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
Town Garage Road
28
Arrive at destination
Town Garage Road
Trip Plan
Consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and enjoy the roads with less traffic. This 1-hour-and-40-minute trip is short enough that you won't need to plan for extensive stops, but factor in a brief pause for fuel if needed, especially since the longest stretch on I-89 is nearly 20 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you leave the interstate and transition onto the state routes, as services might be more spread out. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of deer, particularly during dawn and dusk, as you move onto the less-trafficked Vermont routes.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.1 miles from Essex Junction, VT, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.1 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Craftsbury, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Essex Junction, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Essex Junction, VT
This is one driving day of about 64.3 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Essex Junction, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 19.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 64.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
4
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
South Craftsbury Road
Turn right onto South Craftsbury Road
Navigation decision point
4
64.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
Town Garage Road
Turn right onto Town Garage Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.35 one way
$20.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Craftsbury, VT
Late night in Craftsbury on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 40m 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?
The drive presents a mixed profile, with 49% of the journey on highways like I-89. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.6 miles on I-89, offering a chance to make good time. Following that, you'll transition to Vermont Route 15 East and the Waterbury Stowe Road, which will likely offer a more varied driving experience. Expect a blend of efficient highway cruising and more engaging, potentially winding, local road travel as you approach your destination.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.6 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Craftsbury, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Stowe along the way.
Stowe
23.6 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 64.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.6 miles on I 89. 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 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Craftsbury, 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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