How far is Townshend, VT from Essex Junction, VT?
The driving distance from Townshend, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Townshend and Essex Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Townshend and Essex Junction.
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Start on Grafton Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Athens Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Athens Road
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Continue on Route 35
5 mi · 11 min · Route 35
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Continue on Athens Road
1229 ft · 36 sec · Athens Road
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Turn right onto Route 121 East
1001 ft · 29 sec · Route 121 East
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Continue on Saxtons River Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Saxtons River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saxtons River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Saxtons River Road
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Continue on Route 121
1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 121
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Continue on Old Terrace
1910 ft · 49 sec · Old Terrace
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Turn left onto Atkinson Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Atkinson Street
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Turn straight onto Rockingham Street
1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street
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Continue on Rockingham Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
1166 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
83.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
1413 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Saint George Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road
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Continue on Essex Road
2.2 mi · 3 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 Townshend and Essex Junction.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Townshend and Rain Showers Likely near Essex Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Townshend to Essex Junction?
The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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 71.7 miles from Townshend and 71.7 miles from Essex Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Townshend and Rain Showers Likely near Essex Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon
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 Sharon.
White River Junction
Randolph station
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Townshend and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 102.15 mi (164.39 km).
#1 Townshend
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,237 |
| Coordinates | 43.0473000, -72.6675900 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| 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: Essex Junction (-73.11096, 44.49061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $19.96 | $39.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.58 | $49.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $30.34 | $60.69 |
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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