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

The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Irasburg, VT is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
59.09 mi
01h 37m
Flight
46.23 mi
74.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.23 mi
Kilometers
74.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.09 mi
Kilometers
95.09 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irasburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Essex Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex Junction
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Irasburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
29.5 mi
00h 48m
To Irasburg
29.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 14

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15
24.8 mi · 42%
Vermont Route 100C
18 mi · 30%
Vermont Route 58 East
8.31 mi · 14%
Jericho Road
2.79 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 14
1.2 mi · 2%
Center Road
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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 48m from Essex Junction
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Essex Junction and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Irasburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 29.5 miles from Essex Junction and 29.6 miles from Irasburg.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Essex Junction and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Irasburg.

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 Irasburg. Straight-line distance: 46.23 mi (74.4 km).

Essex Junction

#1 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

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

#2 Irasburg

Town in Vermont

Population1,129
Coordinates44.8033800, -72.2795500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Junction (-73.11096, 44.49061)
End: Irasburg (-72.27955, 44.80338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.41
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.21 $16.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.86 $10.10 $20.21
Diesel $6.00 $12.47 $24.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex Junction and Irasburg. The current time is 03:40:33.

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.