How far is Orleans County, VT from Essex Junction, VT?

The driving distance from Orleans County, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.11 mi
01h 31m
Flight
48.6 mi
78.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.6 mi
Kilometers
78.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.11 mi
Kilometers
103.17 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex Junction
Thu, Oct 15, 5:36 PM EDT
Return by in Orleans County
Thu, Oct 15, 7:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orleans County
2026-10-15T16:05
Arrive Essex Junction
Thu, Oct 15, 5:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orleans County
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
Johnson
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Orleans County
31.9 mi
00h 45m
To Essex Junction
32.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
54°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orleans County and Essex Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on U.S. Route 5

    2.6 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 5

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 14

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 14

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 West

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 100

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 100C

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 100C

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower Main Street East

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street East

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    16.6 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 15

  10. 10

    Continue on Jericho Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Jericho Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Upper Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Upper Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15
16.7 mi · 26%
Vermont Route 100
13.4 mi · 21%
Vermont Route 58 West
8.31 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 15 West
8.13 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 100C
4.59 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 14
3.59 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 15

Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

16.6 mi · 00h 28m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
48.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 45m from Orleans County
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Orleans County 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 Orleans County to Essex Junction?

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Orleans County and 32.1 miles from Essex Junction.

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

The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Orleans County and Sunny near Essex Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

38 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Montpelier station

42 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orleans County and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 48.6 mi (78.22 km).

Orleans County

#1 Orleans County

One of the four northernmost counties in Vermont, United States

Population26,897
Coordinates44.8288100, -72.2438100
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Essex Junction

#2 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

Population10,793
Coordinates44.4906100, -73.1109600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: US 5 (-72.243424, 44.829195)
End: Main Street (-73.110972, 44.490628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.56 L · about $9.97
Round trip
$19.93
4.52 gal · 17.12 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $9.97 $19.93
Mid-grade $4.95 $11.19 $22.38
Premium $5.43 $12.28 $24.56
Diesel $6.38 $14.42 $28.85

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Orleans County and Essex Junction. The current time is 16:05:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.