How far is Vernon, VT from Essex Junction, VT?
The driving distance from Vernon, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and Essex Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Essex Junction.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
49 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Fort Bridgman Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Fort Bridgman Road
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Continue on Vernon Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Vernon Street
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Turn slight left onto Cotton Mill Hill
2143 ft · 1 min · Cotton Mill Hill
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
133 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Fairground Road
2961 ft · 1 min · Fairground Road
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Turn left onto Canal Street
157 m · 13 sec · Canal Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 91 North: Putney, White River Junction
1670 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
62 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Vernon 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 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.
Rain leaving Vernon and Light Rain near Essex Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vernon to Essex Junction?
The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Jericho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from Vernon and 77.4 miles from Essex Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.66 one way or $43.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Vernon and Light Rain near Essex Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Jericho
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 Jericho.
White River Junction
Windsor station
Randolph station
Claremont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 123.11 mi (198.13 km).
#1 Vernon
Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,190 |
| Coordinates | 42.7620300, -72.5134200 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $21.66 | $43.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.47 | $48.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.67 | $53.34 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $32.92 | $65.85 |
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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