How far is Guilford, VT from Essex Junction, VT?
The driving distance from Guilford, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Guilford and Essex Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford and Essex Junction.
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Start on Guilford Center Road
53 m · 6 sec · Guilford Center Road
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Turn left onto Coolidge Highway
2521 ft · 1 min · Coolidge Highway
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Continue on Canal Street
1 mi · 2 min · Canal Street
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Turn left onto I 91 North: Putney, White River Junction
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
62 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
83.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
1413 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Saint George Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road
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Continue on Essex Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road
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Continue on Park Street
1 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
24 m · 3 sec · 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 Guilford and Essex Junction.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
83.1 mi · 01h 36m
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 leaving Guilford and Partly Sunny near Essex Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Guilford to Essex Junction?
The road trip is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.5 miles from Guilford and 74.8 miles from Essex Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Guilford and Partly Sunny near Essex Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon
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 Sharon.
White River Junction
Randolph station
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 118.63 mi (190.91 km).
#1 Guilford
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,102 |
| Coordinates | 42.8178600, -72.5764800 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.91 | $41.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.62 | $47.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.75 | $51.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $31.78 | $63.57 |
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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