How far is Bethel, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Bethel, VT to Winooski, VT is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
72.36 mi
01h 12m
Flight
53.05 mi
85.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.05 mi
Kilometers
85.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.36 mi
Kilometers
116.46 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Thu, Apr 30, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel
Thu, Apr 30, 10:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-30T08:29
Arrive Winooski
Thu, Apr 30, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Bethel
36.2 mi
00h 36m
To Winooski
36.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cushing Drive

    59 m · 14 sec · Cushing Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 89 North

    2024 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  6. 6

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

    935 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
68.2 mi · 94%
Vermont Route 107
1.95 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.29 mi · 2%
East Allen Street
0.67 mi · 1%
VT 15
0.18 mi
Cushing Drive
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

67.8 mi · 01h 19m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
00h 36m from Bethel
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Bethel and Light Rain near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Bethel and 36.2 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Bethel and Light Rain near Winooski.

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montpelier, 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 Montpelier.

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 53.05 mi (85.38 km).

Bethel

#1 Bethel

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,939
Coordinates43.8334000, -72.6339900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Cushing Drive (-72.633984, 43.833393)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $10.06
Round trip
$20.12
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.06 $20.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.37 $22.73
Premium $4.86 $12.39 $24.78
Diesel $6.00 $15.29 $30.58

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel and Winooski. The current time is 08:29:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.