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

The driving distance from Lyndonville, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.78 mi
01h 37m
Flight
54.66 mi
87.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.66 mi
Kilometers
87.97 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.78 mi
Kilometers
126.79 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex Junction
Tue, Jun 2, 3:02 PM EDT
Return by in Lyndonville
Tue, Jun 2, 4:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndonville
2026-06-02T13:25
Arrive Essex Junction
Tue, Jun 2, 3:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyndonville
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
East Montpelier
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA

From Lyndonville
39.8 mi
00h 48m
To Essex Junction
39 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    2046 ft · 36 sec · Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier

    1315 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    64 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2 West

    25.4 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  9. 9

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  10. 10

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  12. 12

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road

    23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road

    35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road

  15. 15

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    716 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    30.6 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction

    1413 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Saint George Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
32.3 mi · 41%
U.S. Route 2 West
25.4 mi · 32%
U.S. Route 2
7.11 mi · 9%
I 91
6.8 mi · 9%
Essex Road
2.24 mi · 3%
River Street
1.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

30.6 mi · 00h 35m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Montpelier
00h 48m from Lyndonville
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Lyndonville and Mostly Sunny near Essex Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

East Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Lyndonville and 39 miles from Essex Junction.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Lyndonville and Mostly Sunny near Essex Junction.

Stop Ideas Near East Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

10 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

22 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

55 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyndonville and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 54.66 mi (87.97 km).

Lyndonville

#1 Lyndonville

Village in the town of Yates, Orleans County, New York, United States

Population1,162
Coordinates44.5336700, -72.0031500
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Essex Junction

#2 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

Population10,793
Coordinates44.4906100, -73.1109600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-72.003162, 44.533627)
End: Main Street (-73.110972, 44.490628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.52 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.93
5.56 gal · 21.04 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.97 $21.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.39 $24.78
Premium $4.86 $13.51 $27.01
Diesel $6.00 $16.67 $33.34

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyndonville and Essex Junction. The current time is 13:25:02.

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.