How far is Essex Junction, VT from Guilford, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Guilford, VT is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Junction and Guilford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Guilford.
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Start on Main Street
24 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
1 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Continue on Essex Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road
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Continue on Saint George Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Saint George Road
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Take the ramp left
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
82.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
62 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Brattleboro, Guilford
1269 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Canal Street
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Continue on Coolidge Highway
2521 ft · 1 min · Coolidge Highway
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Turn right onto Guilford Center Road
53 m · 5 sec · Guilford Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Guilford Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Guilford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Saint George Road
Merge slight left
82.9 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Essex Junction and Mostly Cloudy near Guilford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Guilford?
The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Essex Junction and 75.4 miles from Guilford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.99 one way or $41.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Essex Junction and Mostly Cloudy near Guilford.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon
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 Sharon.
White River Junction
Randolph station
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 118.63 mi (190.91 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 Guilford
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,102 |
| Coordinates | 42.8178600, -72.5764800 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guilford (-72.57648, 42.81786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $20.99 | $41.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.71 | $47.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.84 | $51.69 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $31.90 | $63.81 |
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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