How far is Essex Junction, VT from Eden, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Eden, VT is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Junction and Eden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Eden.
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Start on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Upper Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Upper Main Street
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Continue on Center Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto Jericho Road
1406 ft · 34 sec · Jericho Road
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Continue on Jericho Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Jericho Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 15
14.3 mi · 24 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Vermont Route 15
2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15
33 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15
8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Lower Main Street West
1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street West
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 100C
8.9 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 100C
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Turn left onto Belvidere Road
7 m · 1 sec · Belvidere Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Belvidere Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Eden.
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.
Vermont Route 15
Continue on Vermont Route 15
14.3 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Essex Junction and Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Eden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Eden?
The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Essex Junction and 20.3 miles from Eden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Essex Junction and Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Eden.
Stop Ideas Near Cambridge
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 Cambridge.
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Waterbury
Plattsburgh station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Eden. Straight-line distance: 31.58 mi (50.83 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 Eden
Town in Vermont, USA
| Population | 1,364 |
| Coordinates | 44.7072700, -72.5456700 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eden (-72.54567, 44.70727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.58 | $17.15 |
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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