Origin
Essex Junction, VT
Late night in Essex Junction on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex Junction, VT to Randolph, 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 13m
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Randolph, VT
David Doddridge
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Essex Junction to Randolph, you can expect a quick 59.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes. This route is designed as a simple day trip, making it easy to complete in a single outing without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-89, Essex Road, and Vermont Route 66, which keeps the travel time efficient. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should cover your expenses for this direct transit between these two Vermont locations. Since both the origin and destination are situated within the Northeast, you will remain in a familiar regional climate throughout the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 52.6 mi | 1h |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 66 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Saint George Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Central Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 52.6 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction, VT and Randolph, 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
53 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 4
Toward VT 66: Randolph
8
Turn right onto VT 66
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 66
9
Continue on VT 66
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
10
Turn left onto VT 12
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
VT 12
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 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 3.7 and 56.8 — 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
3
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward VT 66: Randolph
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 4
Toward VT 66: Randolph
3
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
VT 66 / Vermont Route 66
Turn right onto VT 66 / Vermont Route 66
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.59 one way
$19.19 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.56 | $21.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Randolph, VT
Late night in Randolph on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Waterbury, VT
30 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
3 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 13m 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 92% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady pace for the longest stretch of the journey, covering 52.6 miles exclusively on I-89. While the highway segment provides a consistent, straightforward driving experience, the transition onto local roads like Essex Road and Vermont Route 66 adds a bit of variety to the final approach. Expect a practical, no-frills commute that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads. It is a functional drive that gets you to your destination with minimal navigation required.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.6 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Essex Road. 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
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Essex Junction, VT to Randolph, VT is easy. At 1h 13m with 92% 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 56.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,728 ft
322 ft
Total Climb
1,503 ft
Total Descent
1,164 ft
Highest Point
1,728 ft
~46.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,406 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.6 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 56.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Randolph, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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