How far is East Montpelier, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from East Montpelier, VT to Winooski, VT is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
45.99 mi
00h 51m
Flight
37.7 mi
60.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.7 mi
Kilometers
60.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.99 mi
Kilometers
74.02 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Sun, Jul 26, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in East Montpelier
Sun, Jul 26, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Montpelier
2026-07-26T03:19
Arrive Winooski
Sun, Jul 26, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Montpelier
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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From East Montpelier
23 mi
00h 25m
To Winooski
23.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Montpelier and Winooski.

  1. 1

    Start on Quaker Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Quaker Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 2

    4.4 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2

  3. 3

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road

    23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road

    35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road

  6. 6

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    716 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

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

    935 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Montpelier 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
38.5 mi · 84%
U.S. Route 2
4.43 mi · 10%
River Street
1.21 mi · 3%
East Allen Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Berlin Street
0.53 mi · 1%
East Montpelier Road
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

37.2 mi · 00h 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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 25m from East Montpelier
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Montpelier 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 East Montpelier to Winooski?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from East Montpelier and 23.1 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Montpelier and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 37.7 mi (60.68 km).

East Montpelier

#1 East Montpelier

Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA

Population2,560
Coordinates44.2711700, -72.4870500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Quaker Road (-72.486901, 44.271282)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.14 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.78
3.24 gal · 12.28 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.39 $12.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.86 $7.87 $15.74
Diesel $6.00 $9.72 $19.43

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 · Jul 26, 2026

There is no time difference between East Montpelier and Winooski. The current time is 03:19:55.

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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.