How far is Essex Junction, VT from Richford, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Richford, VT is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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 Franklin County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Junction and Richford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Richford.
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Start on Main Street
41 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto VT 2A North
44 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Colchester Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
797 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 2
136 m · 16 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Take the ramp right toward I 89 North: Georgia, Saint Albans, Montreal
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
2772 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Fairfax Road
1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road
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Continue on Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road
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Continue on Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105
11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105
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Continue on Pearl Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2679 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Elm Street
1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Sampsonville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Sampsonville Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105 East
3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 105 East
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Continue on Saint Albans Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Albans Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street
43 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Richford.
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.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
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 Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Essex Junction and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Richford?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Saint Albans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Essex Junction and 26.7 miles from Richford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Essex Junction and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richford.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Albans
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 Saint Albans.
St. Albans station
Plattsburgh station
Rouses Point station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Richford. Straight-line distance: 41.1 mi (66.15 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 Richford
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,303 |
| Coordinates | 44.9969900, -72.6712400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richford (-72.67124, 44.99699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.46 | $14.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.33 | $22.67 |
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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