How far is Washington, VT from Essex Junction, VT?
The driving distance from Washington, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Essex Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Essex Junction.
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Start on Vermont Route 110
3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 110
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Continue on Washington Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Barre Road
51 m · 3 sec · East Barre Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 62
4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
33.2 mi · 38 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 Washington 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
33.2 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Washington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Essex Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Essex Junction?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Washington and 24.3 miles from Essex Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Washington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Essex Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Duxbury
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 Duxbury.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 42.81 mi (68.9 km).
#1 Washington
Town in Orange County, Vermont
| Population | 1,014 |
| Coordinates | 44.1056200, -72.4326000 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.45 | $16.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
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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