Origin
Randolph, VT
Late night in Randolph on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Randolph, 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
1h 13m
Distance
59.5 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.
Randolph, VT
David Doddridge
Essex Junction, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Randolph to Essex Junction, this 59.5-mile trek across Vermont is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes. You will primarily navigate via I-89, Vermont Route 66, and Essex Road. Given the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, leaving you plenty of time at your destination without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the one-way trip. Since both towns are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the entire drive. It is a practical, efficient route for those who need to get from the heart of the state toward the northwestern area quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 52.4 mi | 1h |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 66 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Saint George Road | 0.7 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
— 52.4 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randolph, VT and Essex Junction, VT.
1
Start on VT 12
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto VT 12
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Central Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto VT 66
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Central Street
4
Continue on VT 66
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 66
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
6
Merge onto I 89
52 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 12
Toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
8
Turn right onto VT 2A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint George Road
9
Continue on VT 2A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Essex Road
10
Continue on VT 2A
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
11
Turn slight right onto VT 15
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
VT 15
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 Randolph, 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 0.2 and 55.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 12 / Central Street
Turn right onto VT 12 / Central Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 66 / Central Street
Keep slight right at fork onto VT 66 / Central Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier
6
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
VT 2A / Saint George Road
Turn right onto VT 2A / Saint George Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.58 one way
$19.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 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 | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $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
Essex Junction, VT
Late night in Essex Junction on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Duxbury, 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 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 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 92% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the interstate, including a significant 52.4-mile stretch along I-89 that allows for steady cruising. While the initial segment involves Vermont Route 66, the character of the drive quickly shifts into a more standard interstate transit. Because this is a direct, performance-oriented drive, you won't encounter technical mountain passes or winding local backroads. It is a functional, no-nonsense trip designed to move you efficiently between these two Vermont points.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.4 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 0.2 miles in near VT 12 / Central Street.
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 13m 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 0.2 miles (VT 12 / Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (VT 66 / Central Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,675 ft
323 ft
Total Climb
1,097 ft
Total Descent
1,436 ft
Highest Point
1,675 ft
~12.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,352 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 59.5 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 52.4 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 0.2 miles (VT 12 / Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (VT 66 / Central Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 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, 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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