How far is Colchester, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Winooski, VT is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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
5.25 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.08 mi
6.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.08 mi
Kilometers
6.56 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.25 mi
Kilometers
8.45 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Tue, May 12, 6:54 PM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Tue, May 12, 7:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Winooski
Tue, May 12, 6:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Colchester
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
Essex Junction
VT

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

From Colchester
2.6 mi
00h 06m
To Winooski
2.6 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Road

    30 m · 4 sec · East Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    676 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Roosevelt Highway

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Roosevelt Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Newell Lane

    125 m · 24 sec · Newell Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Allen Street

    14 m · 2 sec · East Allen Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester 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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
153.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
3.45 mi · 66%
Main Street
1.69 mi · 32%
Newell Lane
0.08 mi · 1%
East Road
0.02 mi
East Allen Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Highway

Turn slight left onto Roosevelt Highway

3.45 mi · 00h 07m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
4.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Essex Junction
00h 06m from Colchester
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colchester and Sunny near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Essex Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Colchester and 2.6 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Essex Junction

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

28 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

33 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

35 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 4.08 mi (6.56 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.7 L · about $0.71
Round trip
$1.42
0.36 gal · 1.4 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.71 $1.42
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.80 $1.60
Premium $4.86 $0.87 $1.75
Diesel $6.00 $1.08 $2.16

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and Winooski. The current time is 18:42:37.

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.