How far is Essex Junction, VT from Bolton, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Bolton, VT is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Place in Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Bolton.
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Start on Main Street
152 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
155 m · 20 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on River Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117
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Continue on River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
5.4 mi · 10 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Theodore Roosevelt Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Bolton.
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.
West Main Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
5.45 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Essex Junction and Partly Sunny near Bolton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Bolton?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Essex Junction and 8.2 miles from Bolton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Essex Junction and Partly Sunny near Bolton.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
Essex Junction station
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Bolton. Straight-line distance: 13.97 mi (22.49 km).
#1 Essex Junction
Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont
| Population | 10,793 |
| Coordinates | 44.4906100, -73.1109600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bolton
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 1,188 |
| Coordinates | 44.3728300, -72.8806800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolton (-72.88068, 44.37283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
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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