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

The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Bradford, VT is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.96 mi
01h 40m
Flight
59.55 mi
95.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.55 mi
Kilometers
95.84 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.96 mi
Kilometers
112.59 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 AM EDT
Return by in Essex Junction
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex Junction
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive Bradford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Essex Junction
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Essex Junction
34.9 mi
00h 50m
To Bradford
35 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint George Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    33 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre

    3102 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 62

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 62

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 62

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Barre Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road

    40 m · 2 sec · East Barre Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road

    2163 ft · 37 sec · East Barre Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Orange Road

    1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road

  16. 16

    Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · William Scott Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 25

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 25

  18. 18

    Continue on Waits River Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Waits River Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Bradford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint George Road
34.1 mi · 49%
Vermont Route 25
10.7 mi · 15%
William Scott Memorial Highway
6.06 mi · 9%
Waits River Road
5.34 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 62
4.38 mi · 6%
East Barre Road
2.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Saint George Road

Merge slight left

33 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
00h 50m from Essex Junction
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Essex Junction and Mostly Cloudy near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Essex Junction and 35 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Essex Junction and Mostly Cloudy near Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 59.55 mi (95.84 km).

Essex Junction

#1 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

Population10,793
Coordinates44.4906100, -73.1109600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Bradford

#2 Bradford

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population2,684
Coordinates43.9925700, -72.1289800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Junction (-73.11096, 44.49061)
End: Bradford (-72.12898, 43.99257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $9.74
Round trip
$19.49
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.74 $19.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.01 $22.02
Premium $4.86 $12.00 $24.00
Diesel $6.00 $14.81 $29.63

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex Junction and Bradford. The current time is 09:17:33.

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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.