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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.42 mi
02h 31m
Flight
79.1 mi
127.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.1 mi
Kilometers
127.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.42 mi
Kilometers
148.73 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pawlet
Sun, May 3, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Essex Junction
Sun, May 3, 3:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex Junction
2026-05-02T22:31
Arrive Pawlet
Sun, May 3, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Bridport
VT

Town in the United States

From Essex Junction
46.2 mi
01h 15m
To Pawlet
46.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

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.

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland

    1416 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 22A

    39.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vermont Route 22A

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Park Place

    86 m · 5 sec · North Park Place

  17. 17

    Continue on North Park Place

    97 m · 5 sec · North Park Place

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 22A

    10.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    2425 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Vermont Route 149

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 149

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 30

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 30

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 133

    89 m · 8 sec · Vermont Route 133

  26. 26

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 22A
39.2 mi · 42%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 13%
State Highway 22A
10.2 mi · 11%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 30
5.27 mi · 6%
Main Street
4.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
79.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridport
01h 15m from Essex Junction
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Port Henry station

13 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

16 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Westport station

25 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Castleton station

43 mi away
266 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Pawlet. Straight-line distance: 79.1 mi (127.3 km).

Essex Junction

#1 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

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

#2 Pawlet

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,359
Coordinates43.3467400, -73.1762200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Junction (-73.11096, 44.49061)
End: Pawlet (-73.17622, 43.34674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.34 L · about $12.86
Round trip
$25.72
6.52 gal · 24.68 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex Junction and Pawlet. The current time is 22:31:10.

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.