How far is Essex Junction, VT from Fairfield, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Fairfield, VT is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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 Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Junction and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Fairfield.
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Start on Main Street
41 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto VT 2A North
44 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Colchester Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
797 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 2
136 m · 16 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Take the ramp right toward I 89 North: Georgia, Saint Albans, Montreal
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
2772 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Fairfax Road
1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road
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Turn right onto Fairfield Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Fairfield Hill Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 36
4.5 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 36
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Turn left onto North Road
40 m · 4 sec · North Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Fairfield.
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.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Cloudy leaving Essex Junction and Mostly Cloudy near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Essex Junction and 15.9 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Essex Junction and Mostly Cloudy near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
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 Milton.
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Plattsburgh station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 23 mi (37.01 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 Fairfield
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,973 |
| Coordinates | 44.8019900, -72.9456900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-72.94569, 44.80199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
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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