How far is Waitsfield, VT from Essex Junction, VT?
The driving distance from Waitsfield, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waitsfield and Essex Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waitsfield and Essex Junction.
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Start on Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 South
2399 ft · 49 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 South
7 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 100 South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2
890 ft · 19 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 100
10 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100
2355 ft · 54 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 23 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 Waitsfield 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
20 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Light Rain leaving Waitsfield 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 Waitsfield to Essex Junction?
The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Waitsfield and 17.7 miles from Essex Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Waitsfield and Light Rain near Essex Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
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 Bolton.
Waterbury
Essex Junction station
Montpelier station
Westport station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waitsfield and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 25.12 mi (40.43 km).
#1 Waitsfield
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,692 |
| Coordinates | 44.1900600, -72.8248400 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
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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