How far is Essex Junction, VT from Pawlet, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Pawlet, VT is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Junction and Pawlet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Pawlet.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road
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Take the ramp right
1077 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
1416 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
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Turn right onto Monkton Road
2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 22A
39.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vermont Route 22A
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Park Place
86 m · 5 sec · North Park Place
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Continue on North Park Place
97 m · 5 sec · North Park Place
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22A
10.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
2425 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 149
1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 149
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 30
5.3 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 30
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 133
89 m · 8 sec · Vermont Route 133
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 133
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Pawlet.
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 22A
Continue on Vermont Route 22A
39.2 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Essex Junction and Mostly Sunny near Pawlet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Pawlet?
The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Bridport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Essex Junction and 46.2 miles from Pawlet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Essex Junction and Mostly Sunny near Pawlet.
Stop Ideas Near Bridport
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 Bridport.
Port Henry station
Ticonderoga station
Westport station
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Pawlet. Straight-line distance: 79.1 mi (127.3 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 Pawlet
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,359 |
| Coordinates | 43.3467400, -73.1762200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pawlet (-73.17622, 43.34674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.84 | $31.67 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.55 | $39.10 |
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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