Essex Junction, VT to Orange County, VT is 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m via I 89 and VT Routes 110/113, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Vermont, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway journey that should be easily manageable for a single day trip. The route offers a practical way to cover ground within the state without extensive travel time, making it ideal for a quick transit or a focused drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.7 miles from Essex Junction, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 39m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
36.8 mi
42m
Vermont Route 110
4.4 mi
7m
Vermont Route 113
4.3 mi
7m
Chelsea Road
3.9 mi
9m
Vermont Route 14
2.4 mi
4m
Essex Road
2.2 mi
3m
Vermont Route 63
1.8 mi
2m
Williamstown Road
1.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 36.8 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction, VT and Orange County, 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
37 mi·42 min·I 89
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 6Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
8
Continue on VT 63
1.8 mi·2 min·Vermont Route 63
9
Turn right onto Miller Road
166 ft·10 sec·Miller Road
10
Turn left onto West Road
0.6 mi·1 min·West Road
11
Continue on Falls Bridge Road
1.4 mi·3 min·Falls Bridge Road
12
Turn right onto VT 14
2.4 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 14
13
Turn left onto Chelsea Road
3.9 mi·9 min·Chelsea Road
14
Continue on Williamstown Road
1.8 mi·4 min·Williamstown Road
15
Turn right onto VT 110
4.4 mi·7 min·Vermont Route 110
16
Turn left onto VT 113
4.3 mi·7 min·Vermont Route 113
17
Turn left onto Goose Green Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Goose Green Road
18
Turn slight left onto Vershire Riding School Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Vershire Riding School Road
19
Arrive at destination
Vershire Riding School Road
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 37m duration, this is easily a same-day trip, so you can depart at your convenience. The $10 fuel cost suggests you won't need to make frequent or extensive refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the longer stretches of I 89. With only 63.3 miles, you have the flexibility to take your time and enjoy the drive without feeling rushed.
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 31.7 miles from Essex Junction, VT, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.8 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 31.7 miles or 39m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orange County, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 63.3 miles and 1h 37m.
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 36.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 61.8 — 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
40.8 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
4
43.1 mi into trip|~53m in|Miller Road
Turn right onto Miller Road
Navigation decision point
4
43.1 mi into trip|~53m in|West Road
Turn left onto West Road
Navigation decision point
4
61.8 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|Goose Green Road
Turn left onto Goose Green Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.19 one way
$20.38 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$11.21
$22.42
premium
$4.86
$12.12
$24.24
diesel
$5.61
$13.98
$27.95
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: 22.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19
0
$6.65
$3.04
Efficient EV
15.8
0
$5.54
$2.53
EV Truck/SUV
25.3
0
$8.86
$4.05
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Essex Junction, VT
Morning
in Essex Junction on Sunday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Orange County, VT
Morning
in Orange County on Sunday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Northfield, VT
32 mi in
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
17 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 37m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey spent on faster roads like I 89. You'll experience a longest stretch of 36.8 miles on I 89, indicating a good period of continuous highway travel. As you transition to Vermont Routes 110 and 113, expect the character of the drive to shift from interstate speeds to more local road conditions. This blend means you'll have periods of efficient travel punctuated by slower, more scenic segments.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.8 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 110. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 10 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 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.1 miles (Miller Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Orange County, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Barre along the way.
Barre
40.8 mi in|~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 36.8 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 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.1 miles (Miller Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orange County, VT before heading back.
