How far is Essex Junction, VT from Whitingham, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Whitingham, VT is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Junction and Whitingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Whitingham.
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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
82.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
2592 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto VT 9 West
51 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Marlboro Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 9
11.3 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 9
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 100
5.5 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100
3.7 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 100
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Whitingham.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Saint George Road
Merge slight left
82.9 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Essex Junction and Partly Sunny near Whitingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Whitingham?
The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
White River Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Essex Junction and 87.3 miles from Whitingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 9:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.30 one way or $48.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Essex Junction and Partly Sunny near Whitingham.
Stop Ideas Near White River Junction
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 White River Junction.
White River Junction
Windsor station
Claremont
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Whitingham. Straight-line distance: 118.09 mi (190.05 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 Whitingham
Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,271 |
| Coordinates | 42.7892500, -72.8851000 |
| Altitude | 482 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitingham (-72.8851, 42.78925)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $24.30 | $48.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $27.46 | $54.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $29.93 | $59.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $36.94 | $73.88 |
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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