How far is Danby, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Danby, VT to Winooski, VT is about 89 miles (143.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
89.04 mi
02h 04m
Flight
79.7 mi
128.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.7 mi
Kilometers
128.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.04 mi
Kilometers
143.29 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Sat, May 30, 7:23 PM EDT
Return by in Danby
Sat, May 30, 9:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danby
2026-05-30T17:19
Arrive Winooski
Sat, May 30, 7:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danby
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Salisbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Danby
44.5 mi
01h 02m
To Winooski
44.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    50 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mt Tabor Avenue

    960 ft · 35 sec · Mt Tabor Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    51.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square

    114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  8. 8

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    935 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danby and Winooski.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 14%
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi · 11%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 7%
U.S. Route 7
3.14 mi · 4%
I 89 North
2.96 mi · 3%
I 89
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

51.1 mi · 01h 24m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salisbury
01h 02m from Danby
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Danby and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89 miles (143.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Danby and 44.6 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.39 one way or $24.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Danby and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Winooski.

Stop Ideas Near Salisbury

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

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

RAIL

Ticonderoga station

24 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Castleton station

32 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Port Henry station

33 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Rutland station

34 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danby and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 79.7 mi (128.26 km).

Danby

#1 Danby

Town in Rutland County, Vermont

Population1,308
Coordinates43.3461800, -72.9953800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.995455, 43.345915)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.89 L · about $12.39
Round trip
$24.77
6.28 gal · 23.78 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.39 $24.77
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.99 $27.99
Premium $4.86 $15.25 $30.51
Diesel $6.00 $18.83 $37.66

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Danby and Winooski. The current time is 17:19:12.

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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.