How far is Essex Junction, VT from Bridport, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Bridport, VT is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Junction and Bridport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Bridport.
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Start on Main Street
24 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
1 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Continue on Essex Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road
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Continue on Saint George Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road
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Take the ramp right
1077 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
1416 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
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Turn right onto Monkton Road
2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 22A
12.3 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 22A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 22A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Bridport.
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.
Ethan Allen Highway
Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 00h 19m
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 Essex Junction and Chance Rain Showers near Bridport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Bridport?
The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Essex Junction and 21.5 miles from Bridport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Essex Junction and Chance Rain Showers near Bridport.
Stop Ideas Near Charlotte
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 Charlotte.
Westport station
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Port Henry station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Bridport. Straight-line distance: 36.33 mi (58.47 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 Bridport
Town in the United States
| Population | 1,184 |
| Coordinates | 43.9850600, -73.3126200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridport (-73.31262, 43.98506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
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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