How far is Bristol, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Bristol, VT to Winooski, VT is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
32.1 mi
00h 43m
Flight
25.3 mi
40.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.3 mi
Kilometers
40.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.1 mi
Kilometers
51.66 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Thu, Oct 15, 7:33 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 8:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-10-15T18:49
Arrive Winooski
Thu, Oct 15, 7:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
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
Hinesburg
VT

Town in Vermont

From Bristol
16 mi
00h 21m
To Winooski
16.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
54°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    30 m · 4 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  9. 9

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Saint George Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

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

    935 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 44%
Saint George Road
9.35 mi · 29%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 2A
1.98 mi · 6%
Rockydale Road
0.86 mi · 3%
East Allen Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

Continue on Vermont Route 116

8.99 mi · 00h 13m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hinesburg
00h 21m from Bristol
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Hinesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Bristol and 16.1 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Winooski.

Stop Ideas Near Hinesburg

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

18 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

28 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Westport station

32 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Kent station

38 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 25.3 mi (40.71 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

Town in the United States

Population3,838
Coordinates44.1333900, -73.0790100
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-73.079055, 44.133274)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.97
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $4.98 $9.97
Mid-grade $4.95 $5.59 $11.19
Premium $5.43 $6.14 $12.28
Diesel $6.38 $7.21 $14.42

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Winooski. The current time is 18:49:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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