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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.76 mi
01h 17m
Flight
40.3 mi
64.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.3 mi
Kilometers
64.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.76 mi
Kilometers
97.78 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Mon, May 4, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Hardwick
Mon, May 4, 4:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hardwick
2026-05-04T13:46
Arrive Winooski
Mon, May 4, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hardwick
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
Waterbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Hardwick
29.9 mi
00h 38m
To Winooski
30.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Daniels Road

    546 ft · 24 sec · Daniels Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    75 m · 14 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    71 m · 13 sec · West Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wolcott Street

    2368 ft · 40 sec · Wolcott Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Upper Main Street

    539 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lower Main Street

    600 ft · 13 sec · Lower Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jersey Heights

    2368 ft · 47 sec · Jersey Heights

  11. 11

    Continue on Laporte Road

    889 ft · 23 sec · Laporte Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Laporte Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pucker Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    720 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 100

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  21. 21

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

    935 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
26.6 mi · 44%
Vermont Route 15 West
11.5 mi · 19%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10%
Laporte Road
4.81 mi · 8%
Pucker Street
2.65 mi · 4%
Waterbury Road
2.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 38m from Hardwick
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Waterbury

US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

33 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hardwick and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 40.3 mi (64.86 km).

Hardwick

#1 Hardwick

Town in Vermont

Population2,839
Coordinates44.5047800, -72.3681600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.368072, 44.504901)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Hardwick and Winooski. The current time is 13:46:13.

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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.