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

The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Cavendish, VT is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
119.23 mi
02h 28m
Flight
80.58 mi
129.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.58 mi
Kilometers
129.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.23 mi
Kilometers
191.88 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cavendish
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in Essex Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex Junction
2026-04-23T08:37
Arrive Cavendish
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Randolph
VT

Town in Vermont

From Essex Junction
59.6 mi
01h 14m
To Cavendish
59.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 131: Ascutney, Windsor

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 131

    13.4 mi · 22 min · Vermont Route 131

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1576 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint George Road
84 mi · 70%
I 91 South
18.2 mi · 15%
Vermont Route 131
13.4 mi · 11%
Essex Road
2.24 mi · 2%
Park Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Saint George Road

Merge slight left

82.9 mi · 01h 36m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
80.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
01h 14m from Essex Junction
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Essex Junction and Mostly Sunny near Cavendish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Essex Junction and 59.7 miles from Cavendish.

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

The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.61 one way or $33.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Essex Junction and Mostly Sunny near Cavendish.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

37 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

White River Junction

42 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

44 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Cavendish. Straight-line distance: 80.58 mi (129.68 km).

Essex Junction

#1 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

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

#2 Cavendish

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Cavendish, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,415
Coordinates43.3820200, -72.6081500
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Junction (-73.11096, 44.49061)
End: Cavendish (-72.60815, 43.38202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.93 L · about $16.61
Round trip
$33.22
8.42 gal · 31.86 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.61 $33.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.76 $37.53
Premium $4.86 $20.45 $40.90
Diesel $6.00 $25.25 $50.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex Junction and Cavendish. The current time is 08:37:21.

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.