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 Duxbury, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Duxbury, VT
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Trip Overview
Essex Junction to Duxbury is 25.7 miles and takes about 35 minutes via I 89, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a highway-focused drive, making it an efficient option for a short hop. Consider this route if you need a straightforward and speedy journey between these two locations without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Saint George Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 19.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction, VT and Duxbury, 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
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
8
Turn right onto VT 100
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
9
Enter roundabout onto US 2; VT 100
154 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Continue on US 2; VT 100
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on US 2; VT 100
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
12
Turn right onto VT 100
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
13
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
14
Continue on Main Street
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 25.4 — 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
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
5
23.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
25.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
4
25.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Duxbury, VT
Morning in Duxbury on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
22 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
35m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 79% of the total mileage on faster roads like I 89. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.6 miles on I 89, offering a consistent pace. The journey begins on local roads like Essex Road and North Main Street before merging onto the interstate. Expect a relatively smooth and direct travel experience, characteristic of a highway-focused profile, with minimal winding or slow sections.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Essex Road. 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 35m drive. You will face about 7 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 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles (US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Duxbury, 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 35m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). 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 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles (US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Duxbury, 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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