How far is Benson, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Benson, VT to Winooski, VT is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.55 mi
01h 21m
Flight
54.56 mi
87.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.56 mi
Kilometers
87.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.55 mi
Kilometers
95.84 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Benson
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benson
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive Winooski
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Addison
VT

Town in Vermont

From Benson
29.7 mi
00h 40m
To Winooski
29.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Benson and Winooski.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benson and Winooski.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lake Road

    65 m · 15 sec · Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Stage Road

    1972 ft · 1 min · Old Stage Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Hulett Hill Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Hulett Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 22A

    31.2 mi · 49 min · Vermont Route 22A

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  9. 9

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction

    935 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Allen Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benson and Winooski.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 22A
31.2 mi · 52%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 21%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 11%
I 89 North
2.96 mi · 5%
West Main Street
1.51 mi · 3%
I 89
1.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 22A

Turn left onto Vermont Route 22A

31.2 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Addison
00h 40m from Benson
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Benson and Mostly Sunny near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benson to Winooski?

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Benson and 29.9 miles from Winooski.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Benson and Mostly Sunny near Winooski.

Stop Ideas Near Addison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Addison, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Addison.

RAIL

Port Henry station

14 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Westport station

16 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

27 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Essex Junction station

47 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benson and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 54.56 mi (87.8 km).

Benson

#1 Benson

Town in Vermont

Population991
Coordinates43.7070100, -73.3112300
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Road (-73.311242, 43.706659)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.95 L · about $8.28
Round trip
$16.57
4.2 gal · 15.9 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.28 $16.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.36 $18.72
Premium $4.86 $10.20 $20.40
Diesel $6.00 $12.59 $25.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Benson and Winooski. The current time is 05:21:05.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.