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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.84 mi
02h 59m
Flight
118.63 mi
190.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.63 mi
Kilometers
190.91 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.84 mi
Kilometers
242.75 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guilford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 PM EDT
Return by in Essex Junction
Sat, Apr 18, 3:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex Junction
2026-04-18T09:39
Arrive Guilford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sharon
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Essex Junction
75.4 mi
01h 29m
To Guilford
75.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint George Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    82.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    62 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Brattleboro, Guilford

    1269 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Canal Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Coolidge Highway

    2521 ft · 1 min · Coolidge Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Guilford Center Road

    53 m · 5 sec · Guilford Center Road

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint George Road
84 mi · 56%
I 91 South
62.1 mi · 41%
Essex Road
2.24 mi · 1%
Canal Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Park Street
0.65 mi
Coolidge Highway
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
118.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
01h 29m from Essex Junction
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

23 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

47 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 118.63 mi (190.91 km).

Essex Junction

#1 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

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

#2 Guilford

Town in Vermont, United States

Population2,102
Coordinates42.8178600, -72.5764800
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Junction (-73.11096, 44.49061)
End: Guilford (-72.57648, 42.81786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.15 L · about $20.99
Round trip
$41.97
10.64 gal · 40.3 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex Junction and Guilford. The current time is 09:39:02.

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.