How far is Brandon, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Brandon, VT to Winooski, VT is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
54.06 mi
01h 14m
Flight
48.15 mi
77.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.15 mi
Kilometers
77.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.06 mi
Kilometers
87 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Thu, Apr 30, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Brandon
Thu, Apr 30, 12:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-04-30T09:37
Arrive Winooski
Thu, Apr 30, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brandon
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
Vergennes
VT

City of the United States

From Brandon
27 mi
00h 37m
To Winooski
27 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
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 Brandon and Winooski.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Street

    685 ft · 23 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  6. 6

    Continue on Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square

    114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  10. 10

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  12. 12

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

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    935 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 23%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 20%
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi · 19%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 12%
U.S. Route 7 South
3.96 mi · 7%
U.S. Route 7
3.14 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vergennes
00h 37m from Brandon
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Brandon 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 Brandon to Winooski?

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Vergennes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Brandon and 27 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vergennes

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

16 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

22 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

37 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 48.15 mi (77.49 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population3,705
Coordinates43.7981200, -73.0876100
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Street (-73.087626, 43.798256)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.07
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.53 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.51 $17.03
Premium $4.86 $9.28 $18.56
Diesel $6.00 $11.45 $22.91

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 Brandon and Winooski. The current time is 09:37:02.

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.