How far is Johnson, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Johnson, VT to Winooski, VT is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
35.78 mi
00h 54m
Flight
26.79 mi
43.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.79 mi
Kilometers
43.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.78 mi
Kilometers
57.58 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Thu, Sep 17, 9:27 PM EDT
Return by in Johnson
Thu, Sep 17, 10:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-09-17T20:32
Arrive Winooski
Thu, Sep 17, 9:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson
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
Fairfax
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Johnson
21.2 mi
00h 27m
To Winooski
14.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lower Main Street West

    3165 ft · 53 sec · Lower Main Street West

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highbridge Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway

    2520 ft · 56 sec · Ethan Allen Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Winooski, Colchester

    1438 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway

    1034 ft · 30 sec · Roosevelt Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Newell Lane

    125 m · 24 sec · Newell Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Allen Street

    14 m · 2 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 Johnson 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
15.8 mi · 44%
Vermont Route 15 West
8.13 mi · 23%
Main Street
7.68 mi · 21%
Highbridge Road
4.52 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 15
3.31 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 104
1.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Merge slight left

15.1 mi · 00h 17m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfax
00h 27m from Johnson
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Johnson and Mostly Cloudy near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Johnson and 14.6 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Johnson and Mostly Cloudy near Winooski.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfax

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

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

17 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Essex Junction station

21 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

35 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

36 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 26.79 mi (43.12 km).

Johnson

#1 Johnson

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

Population3,619
Coordinates44.6356100, -72.6804000
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower Main Street West (-72.680407, 44.635636)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $5.57
Round trip
$11.14
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $5.57 $11.14
Mid-grade $4.94 $6.22 $12.44
Premium $5.44 $6.86 $13.72
Diesel $6.23 $7.85 $15.70

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson and Winooski. The current time is 20:32:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.