How far is Essex Junction, VT from Fairfax, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Fairfax, VT is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Junction and Fairfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Fairfax.
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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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Continue on Browns River Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · Browns River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 128
2.9 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 128
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Continue on Browns River Road
1 km · 1 min · Browns River Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto River Road
13 m · 5 sec · River Road
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Turn left
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Fairfax.
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.
Browns River Road
Continue on Browns River Road
8.07 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Essex Junction and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Fairfax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Fairfax?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Essex Junction and 7.7 miles from Fairfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Essex Junction and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Fairfax.
Stop Ideas Near Westford
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 Westford.
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Port Kent station
Plattsburgh station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 13.08 mi (21.05 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 Fairfax
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 4,917 |
| Coordinates | 44.6653300, -73.0087500 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax (-73.00875, 44.66533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.62 | $5.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
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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