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

The driving distance from Newfane, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.22 mi
03h 07m
Flight
106.43 mi
171.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.43 mi
Kilometers
171.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.22 mi
Kilometers
243.36 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Newfane
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newfane
2026-04-22T21:56
Arrive Essex Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newfane
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sharon
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Newfane
75.6 mi
01h 33m
To Essex Junction
75.6 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    46 m · 6 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 30

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 30

  3. 3

    Continue on West River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West River Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    127 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East West Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · East West Road

  6. 6

    Continue on School House Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · School House Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    825 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto Putney Landing Road

    1266 ft · 27 sec · Putney Landing Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    694 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  14. 14

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

    1413 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saint George Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newfane 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
83.4 mi · 55%
Putney Landing Road
51.9 mi · 34%
East West Road
3.49 mi · 2%
Vermont Route 30
2.87 mi · 2%
Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
2.47 mi · 2%
Essex Road
2.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
106.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
01h 33m from Newfane
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Newfane and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Essex Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Newfane and 75.6 miles from Essex Junction.

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

The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.07 one way or $42.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Newfane and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Essex Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

23 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

47 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newfane and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 106.43 mi (171.29 km).

Newfane

#1 Newfane

Town in Windham County, Vermont

Population1,569
Coordinates42.9856400, -72.6559300
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Essex Junction

#2 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

Population10,793
Coordinates44.4906100, -73.1109600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Newfane (-72.65593, 42.98564)
End: Essex Junction (-73.11096, 44.49061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.2 L · about $21.07
Round trip
$42.13
10.68 gal · 40.4 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.07 $42.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.80 $47.60
Premium $4.86 $25.94 $51.88
Diesel $6.00 $32.02 $64.05

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newfane and Essex Junction. The current time is 21:56:36.

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.