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

The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Brookfield, VT is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.13 mi
01h 07m
Flight
39.87 mi
64.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.87 mi
Kilometers
64.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.13 mi
Kilometers
80.68 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Thu, Apr 16, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Essex Junction
Thu, Apr 16, 5:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex Junction
2026-04-16T03:25
Arrive Brookfield
Thu, Apr 16, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Duxbury
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Essex Junction
25 mi
00h 33m
To Brookfield
25.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.6 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown

    774 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 64

    2754 ft · 58 sec · Vermont Route 64

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Stone Road

    4.9 mi · 12 min · Stone Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint George Road
41.6 mi · 83%
Stone Road
4.94 mi · 10%
Essex Road
2.24 mi · 4%
Park Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Vermont Route 64
0.52 mi · 1%
VT 64
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Saint George Road

Merge slight left

40.6 mi · 00h 47m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duxbury
00h 33m from Essex Junction
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Essex Junction and Rain Showers Likely near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Essex Junction and 25.1 miles from Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Essex Junction and Rain Showers Likely near Brookfield.

Stop Ideas Near Duxbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

1 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

14 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

45 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 39.87 mi (64.17 km).

Essex Junction

#1 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

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

#2 Brookfield

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population1,343
Coordinates44.0422900, -72.6034400
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Junction (-73.11096, 44.49061)
End: Brookfield (-72.60344, 44.04229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.7 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.97
3.54 gal · 13.4 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.98 $13.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.89 $15.78
Premium $4.86 $8.60 $17.20
Diesel $6.00 $10.61 $21.23

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex Junction and Brookfield. The current time is 03:25:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.