How far is Essex Junction, VT from Pownal, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Pownal, VT is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Junction and Pownal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Pownal.
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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
3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 2A
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on North 116 Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on East Street
2582 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Main Street
821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street
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Continue on Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Turn left onto South 116 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on South 116 Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on Case Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on North Main Street
54.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min · North Main Street
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on North Street
1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
644 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
7.8 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 7
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Turn right onto Oak Hill School Road
1556 ft · 1 min · Oak Hill School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 346
20 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 346
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 346
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Pownal.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
54.6 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Essex Junction and Mostly Sunny near Pownal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Pownal?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Proctor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Essex Junction and 66.9 miles from Pownal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.62 one way or $37.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Essex Junction and Mostly Sunny near Pownal.
Stop Ideas Near Proctor
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 Proctor.
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Castleton station
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Whitehall station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Pownal. Straight-line distance: 119.35 mi (192.07 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 Pownal
Town in Bennington County, Vermont
| Population | 3,386 |
| Coordinates | 42.7656400, -73.2359400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pownal (-73.23594, 42.76564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.62 | $37.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $21.04 | $42.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.93 | $45.86 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $28.31 | $56.61 |
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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