Origin
Washington, VT
Morning in Washington on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, 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 9m
Distance
50.2 mi
81 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.
Washington, VT
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Essex Junction, VT
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Trip Overview
Washington, VT to Essex Junction, VT is 50.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via I-89 and VT-62, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, one-day trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a primarily highway-focused drive that makes for a quick and straightforward journey. You'll likely find this route efficient for connecting these two locations without much fuss. Consider it for a simple transit day or as part of a larger exploration of central Vermont.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 33.2 mi | 38m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 110 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Barre Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Saint George Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 33.2 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, VT and Essex Junction, VT.
1
Start on VT 110
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 110
2
Continue on VT 110
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Road
3
Enter roundabout onto US 302
166 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Barre Road
4
Continue on US 302
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Barre Road
5
Continue on US 302
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
6
Continue on US 302; VT 14
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Turn left onto VT 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 62
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
9
Merge onto I 89
33 mi
·
38 min
·
I 89
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 12
Toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
11
Turn right onto VT 2A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint George Road
12
Continue on VT 2A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Essex Road
13
Continue on VT 2A
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
14
Turn slight right onto VT 15
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
VT 15
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Washington, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 46.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 302 / East Barre Road
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / East Barre Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
3
13.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
46.4 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
46.6 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
$8.08 one way
$16.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.61 | $19.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
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 Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Duxbury, VT
25 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
8 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 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 leans heavily towards highway travel, with 81% of the route utilizing major roads like I-89. You'll experience a significant stretch of 33.2 miles on I-89, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to Vermont Route 62 and then Vermont Route 110, the character may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains highway-focused. Expect a relatively uninterrupted flow for most of the 50.2 miles, making it a predictable driving experience.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.2 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 62. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near US 302 / East Barre Road.
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 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Washington, VT to Essex Junction, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
Burlington
12.9 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 50.2 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 (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.2 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 4.2 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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