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About Essex, ON

Essex is a farming town in Essex County, a short drive southeast of Windsor along Highway 3 and County Road 23, with County Road 8 (Talbot Trail) linking it to Kingsville and Leamington. Most visits are quick regional hops, from Amherstburg to Windsor itself, and Windsor International Airport is just 28 km away for anyone flying in. EV chargers are available in town, handy given the stretch to Chatham. Worth knowing: the old CASO railway station, built in 1913, still stands as a community landmark.

Where is Essex, ON on the map?

Essex, ON is in Canada, at 42.083, -82.900 - about 15 km east of Amherstburg, ON.

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What is the closest airport to Essex, ON?

The closest airport to Essex, ON is Windsor International Airport, 28 km (about 34 min by car).

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