How far is Charlotte, VT from Essex Junction, VT?
The driving distance from Charlotte, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Vermont.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Essex Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Essex Junction.
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Start on Ferry Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Ethan Allen Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Shelburne Road
6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 89
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
1016 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Saint George Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Saint George Road
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Continue on Essex Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road
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Continue on Park Street
1 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
24 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Essex Junction.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Shelburne Road
Continue on Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Charlotte and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Essex Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Essex Junction?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Charlotte and 8.2 miles from Essex Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Charlotte and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Essex Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burlington.
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Plattsburgh station
Westport station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 14.52 mi (23.37 km).
#1 Charlotte
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America
| Population | 3,783 |
| Coordinates | 44.3097700, -73.2609600 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Essex Junction
Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont
| Population | 10,793 |
| Coordinates | 44.4906100, -73.1109600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.110972, 44.490628)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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