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

The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Norwich, VT is about 93.2 miles (150 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.22 mi
01h 52m
Flight
66.76 mi
107.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.76 mi
Kilometers
107.44 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.22 mi
Kilometers
150.03 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwich
Sat, May 30, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in Essex Junction
Sat, May 30, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex Junction
2026-05-30T04:04
Arrive Norwich
Sat, May 30, 5:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Brookfield
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Essex Junction
46.6 mi
00h 56m
To Norwich
46.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph N
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 North

    2678 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 10A: Norwich, Hanover New Hampshire

    1290 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint George Road
84 mi · 90%
I 91 North
5.11 mi · 5%
Essex Road
2.24 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Park Street
0.65 mi · 1%
I 91
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Saint George Road

Merge slight left

82.9 mi · 01h 36m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
00h 56m from Essex Junction
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers leaving Essex Junction and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Norwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.2 miles (150 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Essex Junction and 46.7 miles from Norwich.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.98 one way or $25.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers around Essex Junction and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Norwich.

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Randolph station

14 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

49 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 66.76 mi (107.44 km).

Essex Junction

#1 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

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

#2 Norwich

Town in Vermont

Population3,401
Coordinates43.7153500, -72.3078700
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Junction (-73.11096, 44.49061)
End: Norwich (-72.30787, 43.71535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.45 L · about $12.98
Round trip
$25.96
6.58 gal · 24.9 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.98 $25.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.66 $29.33
Premium $4.86 $15.98 $31.97
Diesel $6.00 $19.73 $39.46

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex Junction and Norwich. The current time is 04:04:06.

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.