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

The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.91 mi
02h 23m
Flight
116.61 mi
187.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.61 mi
Kilometers
187.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.91 mi
Kilometers
241.25 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex Junction
Thu, Apr 30, 11:50 PM EDT
Return by in Brattleboro
Fri, May 1, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brattleboro
2026-04-30T21:26
Arrive Essex Junction
Thu, Apr 30, 11:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brattleboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Sharon
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Brattleboro
74.8 mi
01h 11m
To Essex Junction
75.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Thursday

Rain then Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Brattleboro and Essex Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    16 m · 4 sec · Canal Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    154 m · 24 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elliot Street

    642 ft · 20 sec · Elliot Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Church Street

    109 m · 16 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Green Street

    1459 ft · 1 min · Green Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Western Avenue

    3208 ft · 2 min · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2782 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  12. 12

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

    1413 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Saint George Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brattleboro 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
83.4 mi · 56%
Western Avenue
61.8 mi · 41%
Essex Road
2.24 mi · 1%
Saint George Road
0.7 mi
Park Street
0.65 mi
Green Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

83.1 mi · 01h 36m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
01h 11m from Brattleboro
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain then Rain Showers leaving Brattleboro 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 Brattleboro to Essex Junction?

The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Brattleboro and 75.1 miles from Essex Junction.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain then Rain Showers around Brattleboro and Light Rain near Essex Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sharon, 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 Sharon.

RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

23 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

47 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brattleboro and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 116.61 mi (187.67 km).

Brattleboro

#1 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Essex Junction

#2 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

Population10,793
Coordinates44.4906100, -73.1109600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.557897, 42.850732)
End: Main Street (-73.110972, 44.490628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.02 L · about $20.87
Round trip
$41.74
10.58 gal · 40.04 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.87 $41.74
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.58 $47.16
Premium $4.86 $25.70 $51.40
Diesel $6.00 $31.72 $63.45

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Brattleboro and Essex Junction. The current time is 21:26:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.