Fairfax lies between two counties. Routes 104 and 128 meet nearby. Fairfax sits between Franklin and Chittenden counties, so the office you choose may be in either.
Dental care for Fairfax and the surrounding ZIP codes
- ZIP codes: 05454
- County: Franklin County
Orienting around Fairfax
Useful reference points around Fairfax include Fairfax Village, Fairfax Falls on the Lamoille River, the Route 104 corridor toward St. Albans, the Route 128 corridor toward Essex, the Lamoille River crossing and the Westford line heading south.
Fairfax commute, age and winter figures
Winter figures are NOAA normals from St Albans Radio.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Commute 30+ minutes | 64.1% |
| Two-vehicle homes | 72% |
| Households 65+ | 23.5% |
| Median age | 40.5 years |
| Population | 5,138 |
| Freezing days | 67 |
| Sub-zero nights | 21.1 |
| Precipitation, inches | 38.29 |
Getting to a dental appointment from Fairfax
Like Westford, Fairfax has no single default direction of travel, and unlike Westford it is in a different county, so St. Albans is also a realistic alternative for some care. That makes the destination the first thing to settle. For anything urgent, do not set off before you know where you are going. The routes diverge early and the wrong choice is expensive.
The dental office and service type determine whether the most practical route points toward Essex, Milton, or the Burlington area.
- Franklin County: St. Albans is an alternative direction
- Routes 104 and 128 diverge early toward different destinations
- Settle the destination before leaving, especially when urgent
- Winter conditions vary between the two routes
Driving, parking and timing from Fairfax
Route 128 heads toward Essex and the Burlington-area practices, while Route 104 runs the other way toward St. Albans and I-89 exit 19 — and winter conditions on the two can differ enough to matter.
- Settle the destination before leaving, especially for anything urgent
- Route 128 heads toward Essex and the Burlington area
- Route 104 heads toward St. Albans and I-89 exit 19
- Winter conditions differ between the two routes
What Fairfax patients tend to plan around
Ask the scheduling team to confirm travel logistics and the correct visit type before the appointment.
- Routes 104 and 128
- Franklin-to-Chittenden travel
- Office-specific directions
Hospital distance and local conditions in Fairfax
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Hospital drive time | 15-30 minutes |
| Hospital area | Burlington |
| Nearest hospital | Saint Albans, 8 miles |
| Transit stops | 0 |
| Fluoridated water systems | 0 |
| Local fact |
|---|
| Fairfax's 2018-2026 Town Plan says the Maple Street Covered Bridge, also called the Fairfax Covered Bridge, was the only structure in town on the National Register of Historic Places as of the plan's writing. |
| Named settlements and neighborhoods recorded by USGS in Fairfax include Sanderson Corner, North Fairfax, Huntsville and Fairfax Falls. |
| Named rivers in Fairfax include Lamoille River, Mill River and Browns River. |
Common questions
Dental Care for Fairfax, Vermont: questions people ask
Does Fairfax Falls affect the drive along Route 104?
Not the drive itself — the falls sit right on the Lamoille River next to the village, so they're a useful landmark for describing where you're starting from, not a routing concern.
Does the Westford line change anything about my request?
No. Coverage is by ZIP code, not by which side of the town line a property happens to sit on, so a Fairfax address near Westford is treated the same as any other.
Which route is better in winter?
They differ, and conditions vary. Confirm your destination first so you are choosing between routes to a known address rather than guessing.
Should I look toward Burlington or St. Albans from Fairfax?
Both are realistic depending on the service. Greater Burlington has more capacity for implant, full-arch and specialist cosmetic work. Tell us what you need and we will say plainly whether the trip is worth making.
Does being outside Chittenden County affect my request?
It does not stop you requesting anything. It affects travel planning and how many trips a treatment plan realistically involves, which is worth asking about before you start.