How far is Essex Junction, VT from Huntington, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Huntington, VT is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Junction and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Huntington.
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Start on Main Street
152 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
155 m · 20 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on River Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117
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Continue on River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
3024 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Huntington Road
4.2 mi · 10 min · Huntington Road
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Continue on Main Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Raven Ridge
32 m · 5 sec · Raven Ridge
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Turn right
98 m · 24 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 Huntington.
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.
Huntington Road
Turn right onto Huntington Road
4.21 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Essex Junction and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Huntington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Huntington?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Essex Junction and 8.5 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Essex Junction and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
Essex Junction station
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 12.95 mi (20.84 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 Huntington
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,969 |
| Coordinates | 44.3253300, -72.9873400 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntington (-72.98734, 44.32533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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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