How far is Huntington, VT from Essex Junction, VT?
The driving distance from Huntington, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Essex Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Essex Junction.
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Start on the route
98 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Raven Ridge
32 m · 6 sec · Raven Ridge
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Turn left onto Main Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Main Road
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Continue on Huntington Road
4.2 mi · 10 min · Huntington Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
3024 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117
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Continue on River Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Continue on Maple Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Turn sharp 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 Huntington 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.
Huntington Road
Continue on Huntington Road
4.21 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Huntington and Sunny near Essex Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Essex Junction?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Huntington and 8.5 miles from Essex Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Huntington and Sunny near Essex Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
Essex Junction station
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 12.95 mi (20.84 km).
#1 Huntington
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,969 |
| Coordinates | 44.3253300, -72.9873400 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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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