How far is Hardwick, VT from Winooski, VT?
The driving distance from Hardwick, VT to Winooski, VT is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hardwick and Winooski.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hardwick and Winooski.
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Start on the route
24 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Daniels Road
546 ft · 24 sec · Daniels Road
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
75 m · 14 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto West Church Street
71 m · 13 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right onto Wolcott Street
2368 ft · 40 sec · Wolcott Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 West
11.5 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Turn left onto Park Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Street
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Turn straight onto Upper Main Street
539 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street
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Continue on Lower Main Street
600 ft · 13 sec · Lower Main Street
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Turn left onto Jersey Heights
2368 ft · 47 sec · Jersey Heights
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Continue on Laporte Road
889 ft · 23 sec · Laporte Road
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Continue on Laporte Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road
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Continue on Pucker Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
720 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
26.4 mi · 31 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 Hardwick and Winooski.
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.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
26.4 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hardwick and 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 Hardwick to Winooski?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Hardwick and 30.9 miles from Winooski.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hardwick and Chance Rain Showers near Winooski.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hardwick and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 40.3 mi (64.86 km).
#1 Hardwick
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,839 |
| Coordinates | 44.5047800, -72.3681600 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $3.95 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
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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