How far is Cavendish, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Cavendish, VT to Winooski, VT is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
123.11 mi
02h 03m
Flight
81.86 mi
131.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.86 mi
Kilometers
131.74 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.11 mi
Kilometers
198.13 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Thu, Apr 23, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Cavendish
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cavendish
2026-04-23T08:38
Arrive Winooski
Thu, Apr 23, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cavendish
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
Randolph
VT

Town in Vermont

From Cavendish
61.5 mi
01h 01m
To Winooski
61.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1576 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Vermont Route 131

    13.5 mi · 23 min · Vermont Route 131

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 91 North: Hartland, White River Junction

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  7. 7

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

    935 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cavendish 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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
90 mi · 73%
I 91 North
18.5 mi · 15%
Vermont Route 131
13.5 mi · 11%
East Allen Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.3 mi
VT 15
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

89.7 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
01h 01m from Cavendish
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cavendish and Mostly Sunny near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Cavendish and 61.6 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cavendish and Mostly Sunny near Winooski.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

37 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

White River Junction

42 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

44 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cavendish and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 81.86 mi (131.74 km).

Cavendish

#1 Cavendish

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

Population1,415
Coordinates43.3820200, -72.6081500
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 131 (-72.608166, 43.382125)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.44 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
8.68 gal · 32.88 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.34 $38.69
Premium $4.86 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $6.00 $26.03 $52.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cavendish and Winooski. The current time is 08:38:30.

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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.