How far is Essex Junction, VT from Orange County, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Orange County, VT is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Junction and Orange County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Orange County.
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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
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
2514 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Vermont Route 63
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 63
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Turn right onto Miller Road
51 m · 11 sec · Miller Road
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Turn left onto West Road
3091 ft · 1 min · West Road
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Continue on Falls Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 14
2.4 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14
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Turn left onto Chelsea Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road
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Continue on Williamstown Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 110
4.4 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 110
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 113
4.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 113
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Turn left onto Goose Green Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Goose Green Road
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Turn slight left onto Vershire Riding School Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Vershire Riding School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vershire Riding School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Orange County.
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
36.8 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Essex Junction and Mostly Sunny near Orange County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Orange County?
The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Essex Junction and 31.7 miles from Orange County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.80 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Essex Junction and Mostly Sunny near Orange County.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 49.44 mi (79.56 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 Orange County
County in Vermont, United States
| Population | 28,837 |
| Coordinates | 44.0056000, -72.3766100 |
| Altitude | 564 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange County (-72.37661, 44.0056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.83 | $21.67 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.37 | $26.75 |
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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