How far is Essex Junction, VT from Moretown, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Moretown, VT is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Chittenden 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 Moretown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Moretown.
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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
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
1297 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Center Road
107 m · 12 sec · Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2
2970 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100B
6.8 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 100B
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Turn sharp left onto Wimble's Road
16 m · 2 sec · Wimble's Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wimble's Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Moretown.
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
24.7 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Essex Junction and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Moretown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Moretown?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Essex Junction and 18.2 miles from Moretown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Essex Junction and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Moretown.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
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 Bolton.
Waterbury
Essex Junction station
Montpelier station
Westport station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Moretown. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.53 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 Moretown
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,664 |
| Coordinates | 44.2508900, -72.7609500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moretown (-72.76095, 44.25089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
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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