How far is Fletcher, VT from Essex Junction, VT?
The driving distance from Fletcher, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fletcher and Essex Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fletcher and Essex Junction.
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Start on the route
16 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Cambridge Road
42 m · 9 sec · Cambridge Road
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Turn left onto Fairfax Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Fairfax Road
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Continue on Fletcher Road
918 ft · 25 sec · Fletcher Road
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Continue on Fairfax Fletcher Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Fairfax Fletcher Road
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Continue on Fletcher Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Fletcher Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road
61 m · 7 sec · River Road
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Continue on River Road
21 m · 4 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 57 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Browns River Road
1 km · 1 min · Browns River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 128
2.9 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 128
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Continue on Browns River Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · Browns River Road
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Continue on Center Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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Continue on Upper Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Upper Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fletcher and Essex Junction.
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.
Browns River Road
Continue on Browns River Road
8.07 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fletcher and Cloudy near Essex Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fletcher to Essex Junction?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Fletcher and 10.3 miles from Essex Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fletcher and Cloudy near Essex Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Westford
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 Westford.
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Port Kent station
Plattsburgh station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fletcher and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 16.48 mi (26.52 km).
#1 Fletcher
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,348 |
| Coordinates | 44.6833800, -72.9137500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Essex Junction
Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont
| Population | 10,793 |
| Coordinates | 44.4906100, -73.1109600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.110972, 44.490628)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
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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