Origin
Essex Junction, VT
Morning in Essex Junction on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex Junction, VT to Eden, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Eden, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through Vermont, this 40.4-mile trek from Essex Junction to Eden is a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 9 minutes behind the wheel, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Northeast locations. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this trip remains very affordable for any traveler. Since the entire distance is easily manageable in one go, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have other plans in the area. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 15 | 24.8 mi | 41m |
| Vermont Route 100C | 8.9 mi | 14m |
| Jericho Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Center Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Upper Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lower Main Street West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Belvidere Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 15
— 24.8 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction, VT and Eden, VT.
1
Start on VT 15
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on VT 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Upper Main Street
3
Continue on VT 15
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Road
4
Turn right onto VT 15
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jericho Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on VT 15
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Jericho Road
6
Continue on VT 15
14 mi
·
24 min
·
Vermont Route 15
7
Continue on VT 15
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 15
8
Enter roundabout onto VT 15
109 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vermont Route 15
9
Continue on VT 15
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 15
10
Continue on VT 15
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Main Street West
11
Turn left onto VT 100C
8.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Vermont Route 100C
12
Turn left onto VT 118
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
Belvidere Road
13
Arrive at destination
VT 118
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 40.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
VT 15 / Jericho Road
Turn right onto VT 15 / Jericho Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
22.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Enter roundabout onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
31.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
VT 100C / Vermont Route 100C
Turn left onto VT 100C / Vermont Route 100C
Navigation decision point
4
40.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
VT 118 / Belvidere Road
Turn left onto VT 118 / Belvidere Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.01 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Eden, VT
Morning in Eden on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Fletcher, VT
20 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
23 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 9m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 83% of your time spent on higher-speed roads. You will rely primarily on Vermont Route 15, Vermont Route 100C, and Jericho Road to navigate the terrain. The most significant portion of your journey features a 24.8-mile stretch on Vermont Route 15, which serves as the backbone of the trip. While the route is efficient, you should be prepared for the steady pace that comes with a highway-oriented drive. Transitioning between these specific state routes keeps the drive feeling direct and purposeful as you move toward your destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on Vermont Route 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 15 and Vermont Route 100C. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near VT 15 / Jericho Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Essex Junction, VT to Eden, VT is easy. At 1h 9m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (VT 15 / Jericho Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.6 miles (VT 100C / Vermont Route 100C): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on Vermont Route 15. 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 3.1 miles (VT 15 / Jericho Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.6 miles (VT 100C / Vermont Route 100C): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eden, 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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