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

The driving distance from Brookfield, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
49.02 mi
00h 57m
Flight
39.87 mi
64.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.87 mi
Kilometers
64.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.02 mi
Kilometers
78.89 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex Junction
Wed, May 6, 7:42 PM EDT
Return by in Brookfield
Wed, May 6, 8:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookfield
2026-05-06T18:45
Arrive Essex Junction
Wed, May 6, 7:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookfield
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
Duxbury
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Brookfield
24.9 mi
00h 28m
To Essex Junction
24.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stone Road

    4.9 mi · 12 min · Stone Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 64

    1644 ft · 29 sec · Vermont Route 64

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier

    918 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    40.6 mi · 47 min

  6. 6

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

    1413 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Saint George Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookfield 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
40.8 mi · 83%
Stone Road
4.94 mi · 10%
Essex Road
2.24 mi · 5%
Saint George Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Park Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Vermont Route 64
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

40.6 mi · 00h 47m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duxbury
00h 28m from Brookfield
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brookfield and Rain Showers near Essex Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Brookfield and 24.1 miles from Essex Junction.

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

The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brookfield and Rain Showers near Essex Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Duxbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

1 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

14 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

45 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 39.87 mi (64.17 km).

Brookfield

#1 Brookfield

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population1,343
Coordinates44.0422900, -72.6034400
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Essex Junction

#2 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

Population10,793
Coordinates44.4906100, -73.1109600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.603421, 44.042304)
End: Main Street (-73.110972, 44.490628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.55 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.46 gal · 13.1 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.71 $15.42
Premium $4.86 $8.40 $16.81
Diesel $6.00 $10.37 $20.75

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookfield and Essex Junction. The current time is 18:45:13.

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.