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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.39 mi
01h 41m
Flight
54.23 mi
87.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.23 mi
Kilometers
87.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.39 mi
Kilometers
127.77 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Essex Junction
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex Junction
2026-04-18T08:10
Arrive Lyndon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
East Montpelier
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA

From Essex Junction
39.6 mi
00h 50m
To Lyndon
39.8 mi
00h 50m

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
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

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.

  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

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    42 m · 2 sec · River Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  14. 14

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  17. 17

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    25.8 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91

    929 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

    1377 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1828 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto York Street

    16 m · 2 sec · York Street

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
32.9 mi · 41%
Saint George Road
31.5 mi · 40%
I 91
6.75 mi · 8%
Essex Road
2.24 mi · 3%
Memorial Drive
1.54 mi · 2%
River Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Montpelier
00h 50m from Essex Junction
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

10 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

22 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

55 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 54.23 mi (87.28 km).

Essex Junction

#1 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

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

#2 Lyndon

Town in Vermont, United States

Population5,650
Coordinates44.5142200, -72.0109300
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Junction (-73.11096, 44.49061)
End: Lyndon (-72.01093, 44.51422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.6 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.09
5.6 gal · 21.2 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex Junction and Lyndon. The current time is 08:10:03.

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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.