How far is Chester, VT from Winooski, VT?
The driving distance from Chester, VT to Winooski, VT is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Winooski.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Winooski.
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Start on Grafton Street
22 m · 7 sec · Grafton Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2517 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 South
2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South
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Continue on Rockingham Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road
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Take the exit left toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
752 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
89.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction
935 ft · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Allen Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street
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Turn straight onto East Allen Street
5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester and Winooski.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Chester and Sunny near Winooski.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Winooski?
The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Chester and 67.7 miles from Winooski.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.30 one way or $42.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chester and Sunny near Winooski.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethel.
Randolph station
White River Junction
Rutland station
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 89.84 mi (144.58 km).
#1 Chester
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,018 |
| Coordinates | 43.2628500, -72.5950900 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winooski
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 7,527 |
| Coordinates | 44.4914400, -73.1856800 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.47 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $23.75 | $47.50 |
| Premium | $5.47 | $26.07 | $52.15 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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