Origin
Marshfield, VT
Morning in Marshfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marshfield, VT to Essex Junction, 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
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
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.
Marshfield, VT
Tom Fisk
Essex Junction, VT
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Trip Overview
Marshfield, VT to Essex Junction, VT is 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m via I 89 and U.S. Route 2, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Vermont, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Primarily a highway-focused drive, it's a straightforward connection between two points in the Green Mountain State. You'll find this route to be a practical and efficient way to travel a modest distance, ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 30.6 mi | 35m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 13.6 mi | 19m |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Saint George Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 30.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield, VT and Essex Junction, VT.
1
Start on School Street
136 ft
·
10 sec
·
School Street
2
Turn left onto US 2
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 2
3
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
4
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
5
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
6
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
7
Enter roundabout onto US 2
74 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
8
Continue on US 2
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
9
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
10
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
11
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
13
Merge onto I 89
31 mi
·
35 min
·
I 89
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 12
Toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
15
Turn right onto VT 2A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint George Road
16
Continue on VT 2A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Essex Road
17
Continue on VT 2A
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
18
Turn slight right onto VT 15
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
VT 15
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Marshfield, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
4
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
VT 2A / Saint George Road
Turn right onto VT 2A / Saint George Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.44 one way
$16.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.03 | $20.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 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 | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
23 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 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 84% of the journey taking place on faster roads like I 89. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 30.6 miles on I 89, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions onto U.S. Route 2 and then Essex Road, introducing more local road characteristics as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience that leans heavily towards efficient travel, with fewer opportunities for spontaneous scenic detours compared to a more rural or winding path.
84% 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: 30.6 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2 / U.S. Route 2.
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 1h 9m 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: near the start (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (US 2 / East Montpelier Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 52.4 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 (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.6 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: near the start (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (US 2 / East Montpelier Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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