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

The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Glover, VT is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.3 mi
01h 53m
Flight
47.85 mi
77.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.85 mi
Kilometers
77.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.3 mi
Kilometers
113.14 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glover
Sat, May 2, 4:41 PM EDT
Return by in Essex Junction
Sat, May 2, 6:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex Junction
2026-05-02T14:47
Arrive Glover
Sat, May 2, 4:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Johnson
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Essex Junction
35.1 mi
00h 56m
To Glover
35.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 100C

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 East

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 58 East

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 14

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 58 East

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 58 East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 5

    907 ft · 20 sec · U.S. Route 5

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 91 South

    880 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 16: Barton, Glover

    909 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Glover Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Glover Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Glover Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Glover Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Glover Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15
24.8 mi · 35%
Vermont Route 100C
18 mi · 26%
Vermont Route 58 East
11.6 mi · 17%
I 91 South
5.61 mi · 8%
Jericho Road
2.79 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 14
1.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 100C

Turn left onto Vermont Route 100C

18 mi · 00h 28m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 56m from Essex Junction
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Essex Junction and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Essex Junction and 35.2 miles from Glover.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Essex Junction and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glover.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

38 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Montpelier station

42 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Glover. Straight-line distance: 47.85 mi (77.01 km).

Essex Junction

#1 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

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

#2 Glover

Town in Orleans County, Vermont

Population1,086
Coordinates44.7069400, -72.1869100
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Junction (-73.11096, 44.49061)
End: Glover (-72.18691, 44.70694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.39 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.57
4.96 gal · 18.78 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.78 $19.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.05 $22.11
Premium $4.86 $12.05 $24.10
Diesel $6.00 $14.87 $29.75

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex Junction and Glover. The current time is 14:47:28.

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.