How far is Essex Junction, VT from Lyndon, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Lyndon, VT is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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 Washington County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Junction and Lyndon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Lyndon.
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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
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
2969 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Berlin Street
2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street
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Turn slight left onto River Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street
42 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto River Street
30 m · 1 sec · River Street
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Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road
2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on High Street
3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on School Street
997 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
25.8 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 91
929 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
1377 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
1828 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto York Street
16 m · 2 sec · York Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · York Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Lyndon.
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.
Saint George Road
Merge slight left
30.4 mi · 00h 35m
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 Partly Sunny near Lyndon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Lyndon?
The road trip is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
East Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Essex Junction and 39.8 miles from Lyndon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Essex Junction and Partly Sunny near Lyndon.
Stop Ideas Near East Montpelier
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 East Montpelier.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 54.23 mi (87.28 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 Lyndon
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 5,650 |
| Coordinates | 44.5142200, -72.0109300 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyndon (-72.01093, 44.51422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.79 | $33.58 |
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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