Origin
Essex Junction, VT
Morning in Essex Junction on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex Junction, VT to Danville, 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 25m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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Danville, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the Northeast, the 65.3-mile journey from Essex Junction to Danville is a perfect day excursion. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 25 minutes behind the wheel, making it an efficient trek that rarely requires an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-89, U.S. Route 2, and Essex Road to complete the transition between these Vermont locales. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $10, it is a highly economical route for a quick getaway. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to decide whether to head out early or enjoy a more relaxed morning departure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 30.4 mi | 35m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 26 mi | 33m |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Saint George Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 30.4 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction, VT and Danville, 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
30 mi
·
35 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
8
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
10
Turn slight left onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 2
137 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
12
Continue on US 2
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
13
Merge onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
14
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
15
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
16
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
17
Continue on US 2
19 mi
·
21 min
·
U.S. Route 2
18
Turn right onto Peacham Road
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
Peacham Road
19
Turn left onto Park Street
183 ft
·
10 sec
·
Park Street
20
Turn left onto Brainerd Street
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
Brainerd Street
21
Arrive at destination
Brainerd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 32.6 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 3.7 and 65.2 — 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
6
34.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
4
37.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 2 / River Street
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Park Street
Turn left onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
5
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Brainerd Street
Turn left onto Brainerd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.51 one way
$21.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.50 | $25.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Danville, VT
Morning in Danville on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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 25m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with roughly 86% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm quickly, especially during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 30.4 miles on I-89. While the route is designed for efficiency rather than technical maneuvering, the transition between the interstate and local roads like U.S. Route 2 keeps the drive from feeling purely monotonous. You can expect a consistent driving experience that moves you reliably toward your destination without the need for complex detours. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.4 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 8 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.9 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,624 ft
329 ft
Total Climb
1,514 ft
Total Descent
452 ft
Highest Point
1,624 ft
~60.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,296 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.
On the drive from Essex Junction, VT to Danville, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
Saint Johnsbury
34.4 mi in
|
~42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.4 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.9 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Danville, 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.
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