Origin
Essex Junction, VT
Morning in Essex Junction on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex Junction, VT to Morristown, 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 3m
Distance
42.1 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Morristown, VT
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Trip Overview
Essex Junction to Morristown is 42.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via I 89, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a brief taste of interstate travel before transitioning to more local roads. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick excursion or as a segment of a larger Vermont exploration. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and simplicity in your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| Waterbury Stowe Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Laporte Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Pucker Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Waterbury Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Saint George Road | 0.8 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 Morristown, 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
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Laporte Road
16
Turn left onto Morristown Corners Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Morristown Corners Road
17
Continue on Morristown Corners Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Morristown Corners Road
18
Arrive at destination
Morristown Corners Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 41.5 — 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
3
23.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
3
41.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Morristown Corners Road
Turn left onto Morristown Corners Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.78 one way
$13.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.46 | $14.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morristown, VT
Morning in Morristown on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Waterbury, VT
21 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
4 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 3m 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 features a mixed profile, with 48% of the journey on highways, primarily I 89. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.6 miles on I 89, offering a chance for steady progress. As you transition off the interstate onto Waterbury Stowe Road and then Laporte Road, the character of the drive will likely change, becoming more local in feel. Expect a blend of faster highway sections and potentially more winding or slower-paced local road segments as you approach your destination.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 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?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Essex Junction, VT to Morristown, VT is easy. At 1h 3m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 Morristown, 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 3m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). 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 Morristown, 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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