How far is Dorset, VT from Essex Junction, VT?
The driving distance from Dorset, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dorset and Essex Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dorset and Essex Junction.
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Start on Vermont Route 30
8.2 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 30
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Continue on Vermont Route 30
5.3 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 30
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 149
1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 149
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Continue on East Main Street
2425 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
901 ft · 18 sec · North Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Street
1 km · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 22A
10.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A
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Continue on South Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto North Park Place
652 ft · 12 sec · North Park Place
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 22A North
39.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vermont Route 22A North
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Monkton Road
2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 7
1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 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 Dorset and Essex Junction.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Vermont Route 22A North
Continue on Vermont Route 22A North
39.2 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Dorset and Chance 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 Dorset to Essex Junction?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Shoreham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Dorset and 48.6 miles from Essex Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Dorset and Chance Rain Showers near Essex Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Shoreham
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 Shoreham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dorset and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 85.39 mi (137.42 km).
#1 Dorset
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,937 |
| Coordinates | 43.2548000, -73.0987200 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.51 | $31.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.91 | $33.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
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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