How far is Bolton, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Bolton, VT to Winooski, VT is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.19 mi
00h 26m
Flight
17.14 mi
27.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.14 mi
Kilometers
27.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.19 mi
Kilometers
34.1 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Tue, May 12, 7:08 PM EDT
Return by in Bolton
Tue, May 12, 7:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolton
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Winooski
Tue, May 12, 7:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bolton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Williston
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Bolton
10.6 mi
00h 13m
To Winooski
10.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Theodore Roosevelt Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Theodore Roosevelt Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    5.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

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

    935 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolton 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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
17.6 mi · 83%
Theodore Roosevelt Highway
2.72 mi · 13%
East Allen Street
0.67 mi · 3%
VT 15
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

11.9 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williston
00h 13m from Bolton
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Bolton and Sunny near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Bolton and 10.6 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Bolton and Sunny near Winooski.

Stop Ideas Near Williston

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

7 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

28 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Port Kent station

34 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Westport station

41 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolton and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 17.14 mi (27.58 km).

Bolton

#1 Bolton

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population1,188
Coordinates44.3728300, -72.8806800
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Theodore Roosevelt Highway (-72.880675, 44.372811)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.92
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.96 $5.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.34 $6.69
Premium $4.86 $3.64 $7.29
Diesel $6.00 $4.50 $9.00

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolton and Winooski. The current time is 18:42:38.

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.