How far is Bradford, VT from Essex Junction, VT?

The driving distance from Bradford, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.86 mi
01h 26m
Flight
59.55 mi
95.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.55 mi
Kilometers
95.84 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.86 mi
Kilometers
110.82 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex Junction
Thu, Apr 30, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in Bradford
Thu, Apr 30, 12:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-04-30T09:38
Arrive Essex Junction
Thu, Apr 30, 11:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Bradford
34.8 mi
00h 43m
To Essex Junction
34.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bradford and Essex Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bradford and Essex Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Waits River Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Waits River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 25

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 25

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto William Scott Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · William Scott Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Orange Road

    1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Barre Road

    2170 ft · 38 sec · East Barre Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road

    20 m · 1 sec · East Barre Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 62

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 62

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    33.2 mi · 38 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction

    1413 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saint George Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford and Essex Junction.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
33.5 mi · 49%
Vermont Route 25
10.7 mi · 16%
William Scott Memorial Highway
6.06 mi · 9%
Waits River Road
5.34 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 62
4.37 mi · 6%
East Barre Road
2.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

33.2 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
00h 43m from Bradford
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Bradford and Light Rain near Essex Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bradford to Essex Junction?

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Bradford and 34.1 miles from Essex Junction.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Bradford and Light Rain near Essex Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montpelier, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montpelier.

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 59.55 mi (95.84 km).

Bradford

#1 Bradford

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population2,684
Coordinates43.9925700, -72.1289800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Essex Junction

#2 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

Population10,793
Coordinates44.4906100, -73.1109600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-72.129092, 43.992629)
End: Main Street (-73.110972, 44.490628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.59
Round trip
$19.17
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.59 $19.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.83 $21.66
Premium $4.86 $11.80 $23.61
Diesel $6.00 $14.57 $29.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradford and Essex Junction. The current time is 09:38:52.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.