Huntington is a small mountain village. The road down to Richmond is steep. Huntington's village sits in a valley below Camel's Hump, and the road down to Richmond is the way in and out.
Dental care for Huntington and the surrounding ZIP codes
- ZIP codes: 05462
- County: Chittenden County
Orienting around Huntington
Useful reference points around Huntington include Huntington village and Huntington Center, the Camel's Hump State Park approach, the Huntington River, the road north to Richmond, Birds of Vermont Museum and the Hinesburg connection west.
Huntington commute, age and winter figures
Winter figures are NOAA normals from Waitsfield 2 W.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Commute 30+ minutes | 69.2% |
| Two-vehicle homes | 78% |
| Households 65+ | 28.7% |
| Median age | 46.6 years |
| Population | 1,827 |
| Precipitation, inches | 50.22 |
Getting to a dental appointment from Huntington
The valley road north to Richmond is the practical route, joining Route 2 and I-89 from there. It is scenic and slower than the mileage suggests, and winter conditions in the valley are a genuine scheduling factor. Morning appointments and flexible dates are worth asking for between December and March.
The town's own bridge inventory matters more here than in a compact village: recent work replaced the Carse Road and Moody Road bridges, and Camel's Hump Road and Bridge 8 on Main Road remain the town's priorities for future repair, per Huntington's Town Plan. A closed or weight-restricted bridge on one of those roads can add real minutes to a drive that a map's straight-line distance does not show, so build in a margin if a bridge posting is in effect.
- North through Richmond to reach Route 2 and I-89
- Valley roads are slower than the mileage suggests
- Winter conditions are a real factor here
- Morning appointments are the most weather-reliable
- Williston is usually the nearest practice concentration
Driving, parking and timing from Huntington
Nearly every journey out runs north through Richmond to reach Route 2 and I-89.
- North through Richmond to Route 2 and I-89
- Winter conditions are a genuine scheduling factor
- Morning appointments travel most reliably
- Williston and Richmond are the first destinations of any size
What Huntington patients tend to plan around
- North through Richmond
- Valley roads slower than the mileage
- Weather-aware scheduling
Hospital distance and local conditions in Huntington
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Hospital drive time | 30-45 minutes |
| Hospital area | Burlington |
| Nearest hospital | Burlington, 17 miles |
| Transit stops | 0 |
| Fluoridated water systems | 0 |
| Local fact |
|---|
| Huntington's Town Plan lists completed bridge work including replacement of the Carse Road and Moody Road bridges, repair of Bridge 10 on Main Road at the Beane Road intersection, and re-decking of Bridge 32 on Camel's Hump Road. |
| Huntington's Town Plan names the Camel's Hump Road bridges and Bridge 8 on Main Road, near the Moody Road intersection, as the town's top bridge replacement or repair priorities. |
| Named settlements and neighborhoods recorded by USGS in Huntington include Huntington Center and Hanksville. |
Common questions
Dental Care for Huntington, Vermont: questions people ask
Which ZIP code is Huntington?
05462. Include it with your request so travel is estimated properly.
Is Huntington too far for routine dental care?
Not at all, though the drive is longer than the mileage suggests. Distance matters more for multi-visit treatment plans than for a check-up.
What about winter?
Valley roads clear later than the main corridors. Favor morning appointments and ask about the rescheduling policy before booking a long procedure.
What do Huntington patients usually plan around?
North through Richmond, along with valley roads slower than the mileage and weather-aware scheduling.
What should I know about driving to an appointment from Huntington?
North through Richmond to Route 2 and I-89, along with valley roads are slower than the mileage suggests, winter conditions are a genuine scheduling factor and morning appointments travel most reliably.
Which routes and reference points matter for a trip from Huntington?
Huntington village and Huntington Center, along with the Camel's Hump State Park approach, the Huntington River and the road north to Richmond.