Origin
Middlesex, VT
Late night in Middlesex on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlesex, 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
37m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlesex, VT
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Essex Junction, VT
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Trip Overview
Middlesex, VT to Essex Junction, VT is 29.4 miles and takes about 37 minutes via I 89, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its minimal duration and focused highway profile, this trip is ideal for a quick transit or an easy addition to a larger itinerary. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 24.8 mi | 28m |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Saint George Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Center Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 24.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlesex, VT and Essex Junction, VT.
1
Start on US 2
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
2
Turn slight right
145 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn straight onto Center Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Center Road
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 89 North
5
Merge onto I 89
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 12
Toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
7
Turn right onto VT 2A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint George Road
8
Continue on VT 2A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Essex Road
9
Continue on VT 2A
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
10
Turn slight right onto VT 15
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
VT 15
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 89 North
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
25.6 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
25.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
VT 2A / Saint George Road
Turn right onto VT 2A / Saint George Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.73 one way
$9.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Essex Junction on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 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
1 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 24.8 miles on I 89, which provides a consistent, high-speed driving experience for the bulk of the journey. The road character remains largely consistent due to the high highway share, offering a smooth and uninterrupted travel flow. Expect to maintain highway speeds for most of the 37-minute duration.
86% 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: 24.8 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Essex Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
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 37m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 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 0.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 25.6 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 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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