How far is Cambridge, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Cambridge, VT to Winooski, VT is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
24.38 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.55 mi
29.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.55 mi
Kilometers
29.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.38 mi
Kilometers
39.24 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Wed, Sep 23, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Wed, Sep 23, 11:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-09-23T10:36
Arrive Winooski
Wed, Sep 23, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
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
Milton
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Cambridge
15.5 mi
00h 19m
To Winooski
8.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 15

    1 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 15

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highbridge Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway

    2520 ft · 56 sec · Ethan Allen Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Winooski, Colchester

    1438 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway

    1034 ft · 30 sec · Roosevelt Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Newell Lane

    125 m · 24 sec · Newell Lane

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Allen Street

    14 m · 2 sec · East Allen Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
15.8 mi · 65%
Main Street
7.68 mi · 31%
Highbridge Road
4.52 mi · 19%
Vermont Route 104
1.96 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 15
0.64 mi · 3%
US 2
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Merge slight left

15.1 mi · 00h 17m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 19m from Cambridge
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Cambridge and Sunny near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Cambridge and 8.9 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

16 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

19 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

27 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

27 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 18.55 mi (29.86 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont

Population3,817
Coordinates44.6447700, -72.8762400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: VT Route 15 (-72.876236, 44.644833)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.47 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.98 $4.28 $8.56
Premium $5.47 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $6.46 $5.55 $11.11

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Winooski. The current time is 10:36:04.

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.