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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.42 mi
01h 09m
Flight
31.58 mi
50.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.58 mi
Kilometers
50.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.42 mi
Kilometers
65.05 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden
Sat, Apr 11, 11:12 AM EDT
Return by in Essex Junction
Sat, Apr 11, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex Junction
2026-04-11T10:02
Arrive Eden
Sat, Apr 11, 11:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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

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
Cambridge
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont

From Essex Junction
20.2 mi
00h 34m
To Eden
20.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Upper Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Upper Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Center Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jericho Road

    1406 ft · 34 sec · Jericho Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jericho Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Jericho Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 15

    14.3 mi · 24 min · Vermont Route 15

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 15

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    33 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15

  10. 10

    Continue on Lower Main Street West

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100C

    8.9 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 100C

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Belvidere Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Belvidere Road

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15
24.8 mi · 61%
Vermont Route 100C
8.86 mi · 22%
Jericho Road
2.79 mi · 7%
Center Road
1.2 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.04 mi · 3%
Upper Main Street
0.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
00h 34m from Essex Junction
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

25 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

25 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Waterbury

36 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

46 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Eden. Straight-line distance: 31.58 mi (50.83 km).

Essex Junction

#1 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

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

#2 Eden

Town in Vermont, USA

Population1,364
Coordinates44.7072700, -72.5456700
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Junction (-73.11096, 44.49061)
End: Eden (-72.54567, 44.70727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex Junction and Eden. The current time is 10:02:59.

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.