How far is South Burlington, VT from Essex Junction, VT?
The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 5 miles (8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Burlington and Essex Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Essex Junction.
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Start on Williston Road
31 m · 12 sec · Williston Road
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Continue on Williston Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Williston Road
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Turn left onto Industrial Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Industrial Avenue
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Turn left onto Essex Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Essex Road
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Continue on Park Street
1 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
24 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Burlington and Essex Junction.
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.
Williston Road
Continue on Williston Road
2.15 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Burlington 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 South Burlington to Essex Junction?
The road trip is about 5 miles (8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from South Burlington and 2.5 miles from Essex Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Essex Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Williston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williston.
Essex Junction station
Waterbury
Port Kent station
Westport station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 3.38 mi (5.44 km).
#1 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Essex Junction
Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont
| Population | 10,793 |
| Coordinates | 44.4906100, -73.1109600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.110972, 44.490628)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.71 | $1.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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