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

The driving distance from Moretown, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.4 mi
00h 42m
Flight
23.94 mi
38.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.94 mi
Kilometers
38.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.4 mi
Kilometers
56.97 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex Junction
Tue, May 5, 12:09 PM EDT
Return by in Moretown
Tue, May 5, 12:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moretown
2026-05-05T11:26
Arrive Essex Junction
Tue, May 5, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Moretown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Moretown
18.1 mi
00h 21m
To Essex Junction
17.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wimble's Road

    16 m · 8 sec · Wimble's Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Vermont Route 100B

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 100B

  3. 3

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    2867 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Center Road

    589 ft · 16 sec · Center Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 89 North

    665 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

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

    1413 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Saint George Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
25 mi · 71%
Vermont Route 100B
6.77 mi · 19%
Essex Road
2.24 mi · 6%
Saint George Road
0.7 mi · 2%
Park Street
0.65 mi · 2%
U.S. Route 2
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

24.8 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 21m from Moretown
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Moretown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Essex Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Moretown and 17.3 miles from Essex Junction.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Moretown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Essex Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moretown and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.53 km).

Moretown

#1 Moretown

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population1,664
Coordinates44.2508900, -72.7609500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Essex Junction

#2 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

Population10,793
Coordinates44.4906100, -73.1109600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Wimble's Road (-72.760944, 44.250943)
End: Main Street (-73.110972, 44.490628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.86 $6.07 $12.15
Diesel $6.00 $7.50 $14.99

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Moretown and Essex Junction. The current time is 11:26:58.

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.