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

The driving distance from Pawlet, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
90.5 mi
02h 04m
Flight
79.1 mi
127.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.1 mi
Kilometers
127.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.5 mi
Kilometers
145.64 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex Junction
Sat, May 2, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Pawlet
Sun, May 3, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pawlet
2026-05-02T21:05
Arrive Essex Junction
Sat, May 2, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pawlet
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
Shoreham
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Pawlet
46 mi
01h 02m
To Essex Junction
44.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 133

    89 m · 9 sec · Vermont Route 133

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 30

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 30

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 149

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 149

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    2425 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Street

    901 ft · 18 sec · North Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 22A

    10.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto North Park Place

    652 ft · 12 sec · North Park Place

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 22A North

    39.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vermont Route 22A North

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  16. 16

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

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

    1016 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Saint George Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pawlet 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 22A North
39.2 mi · 43%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 22A
10.2 mi · 11%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 30
5.27 mi · 6%
I 89 South
3.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 22A North

Continue on Vermont Route 22A North

39.2 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
79.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreham
01h 02m from Pawlet
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pawlet and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Essex Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Shoreham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Pawlet and 44.5 miles from Essex Junction.

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

The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pawlet and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Essex Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Shoreham

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

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

RAIL

Ticonderoga station

8 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Port Henry station

19 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Castleton station

33 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

34 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pawlet and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 79.1 mi (127.3 km).

Pawlet

#1 Pawlet

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,359
Coordinates43.3467400, -73.1762200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Essex Junction

#2 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

Population10,793
Coordinates44.4906100, -73.1109600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-73.176304, 43.346937)
End: Main Street (-73.110972, 44.490628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.09 L · about $12.58
Round trip
$25.17
6.38 gal · 24.18 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.58 $25.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.22 $28.44
Premium $4.86 $15.50 $30.99
Diesel $6.00 $19.13 $38.26

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Pawlet and Essex Junction. The current time is 21:05:56.

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.