How far is Eden, VT from Essex Junction, VT?
The driving distance from Eden, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden and Essex Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden and Essex Junction.
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Start on Belvidere Road
7 m · 4 sec · Belvidere Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100
4.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Vermont Route 100C
4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 100C
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower Main Street East
1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street East
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 West
8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15
35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15
16.6 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Jericho Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Jericho Road
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Turn left onto Center Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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Continue on Upper Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Upper Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · 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 Eden 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.
Vermont Route 15
Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15
16.6 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Eden 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 Eden to Essex Junction?
The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Eden and 20.3 miles from Essex Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Eden and Light Rain near Essex Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Cambridge
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 Cambridge.
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Waterbury
Plattsburgh station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 31.58 mi (50.83 km).
#1 Eden
Town in Vermont, USA
| Population | 1,364 |
| Coordinates | 44.7072700, -72.5456700 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.58 | $17.15 |
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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