Origin
Huntington, VT
Morning in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, VT to Essex Junction, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, VT
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Essex Junction, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Huntington and Essex Junction, this 17-mile trek is an ideal short-haul trip. Expect to spend about 34 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $3 for fuel covers the trip comfortably, keeping your travel costs minimal. Since both towns sit within the Northeast region, you will remain in familiar territory throughout the drive. This route is best viewed as a straightforward, efficient connector rather than a lengthy destination-based excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington Road | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| River Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 117 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Maple Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Raven Ridge | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Huntington Road
— 4.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, VT and Essex Junction, VT.
1
Start on this road
321 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Raven Ridge
104 ft
·
6 sec
·
Raven Ridge
3
Turn left onto Main Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Road
4
Continue on Huntington Road
4.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Huntington Road
5
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
6
Turn left onto US 2
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
7
Turn right onto VT 117
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
8
Continue on VT 117
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 117
9
Continue on VT 117
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
10
Continue on VT 117
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
11
Turn sharp right onto VT 15
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
VT 15
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Raven Ridge
Turn left onto Raven Ridge
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Road
Turn left onto Main Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Bridge Street
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 2 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 2 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
VT 15 / Main Street
Turn sharp right onto VT 15 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Essex Junction, VT
Morning in Essex Junction on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
3 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
34m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the Vermont landscape. You will primarily utilize Huntington Road, River Road, and Vermont Route 117 to reach your destination. While 16 miles of the route are classified as highway, the road remains technical rather than monotonous. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 4.2-mile segment on Huntington Road, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Anticipate a dynamic experience where the road changes character frequently, moving away from high-speed driving in favor of more localized, winding segments.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Huntington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Raven Ridge.
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 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Raven Ridge): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Huntington Road. 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 0.1 miles (Raven Ridge): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Essex Junction, 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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