How far is Essex Junction, VT from Newport, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Newport, VT is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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 51m.
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 Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Junction and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Newport.
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Start on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Upper Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Upper Main Street
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Continue on Center Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto Jericho Road
1406 ft · 34 sec · Jericho Road
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Continue on Jericho Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Jericho Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 15
14.3 mi · 24 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Vermont Route 15
2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15
33 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15
8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Lower Main Street West
1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street West
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 100C
18 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 100C
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 East
8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 14
3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 14
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 5
4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5
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Continue on Coventry Street
1635 ft · 28 sec · Coventry Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Third Street
159 m · 11 sec · Third Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1592 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Railroad Square
96 m · 9 sec · Railroad Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Newport.
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.
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.
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 Rain Showers Likely near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Newport?
The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 33.9 miles from Essex Junction and 34 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Essex Junction and Rain Showers Likely near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Waterbury
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Montpelier station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Newport. Straight-line distance: 54.1 mi (87.07 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 Newport
City in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,121 |
| Coordinates | 44.9364400, -72.2051000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-72.2051, 44.93644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.70 | $21.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.39 | $28.79 |
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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