How far is Essex Junction, VT from Williamstown, VT?

The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Williamstown, VT is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.39 mi
01h 00m
Flight
37.98 mi
61.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.98 mi
Kilometers
61.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.39 mi
Kilometers
74.66 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Wed, May 6, 8:35 PM EDT
Return by in Essex Junction
Wed, May 6, 9:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex Junction
2026-05-06T19:34
Arrive Williamstown
Wed, May 6, 8:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Waterbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Essex Junction
23.2 mi
00h 30m
To Williamstown
23.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Junction and Williamstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Williamstown.

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre

    2514 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 63

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 63

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Miller Road

    51 m · 11 sec · Miller Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · West Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Falls Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 14

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 14

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Williamstown.

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint George Road
37.9 mi · 82%
Essex Road
2.24 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 63
1.8 mi · 4%
Falls Bridge Road
1.37 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 14
1.34 mi · 3%
Park Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint George Road

Merge slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 30m from Essex Junction
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Essex Junction and Rain Showers near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Williamstown?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Essex Junction and 23.2 miles from Williamstown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Essex Junction and Rain Showers near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Waterbury

US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

33 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 37.98 mi (61.12 km).

Essex Junction

#1 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

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

#2 Williamstown

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population3,530
Coordinates44.1217300, -72.5414900
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Junction (-73.11096, 44.49061)
End: Williamstown (-72.54149, 44.12173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.2 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.94
3.28 gal · 12.4 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.47 $12.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $6.00 $9.84 $19.67

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex Junction and Williamstown. The current time is 19:34:09.

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.