How far is Manchester, VT from Winooski, VT?
The driving distance from Manchester, VT to Winooski, VT is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Winooski.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Winooski.
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Start on Seminary Avenue
27 m · 7 sec · Seminary Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1639 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
57 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 7A
1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 7A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7
25.8 mi · 41 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on South Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Grove Street
10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 South
4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Court Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square
114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street
10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Shelburne Road
6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 89
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
2161 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 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 Manchester 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.
U.S. Route 7
At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7
25.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Manchester and Sunny near Winooski.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Winooski?
The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Manchester and 52.1 miles from Winooski.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Sunny near Winooski.
Stop Ideas Near Brandon
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 Brandon.
Castleton station
Rutland station
Ticonderoga station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 91.91 mi (147.92 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Vermont
| Population | 4,214 |
| Coordinates | 43.1636900, -73.0723300 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $4.41 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $18.07 | $36.14 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $19.83 | $39.67 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $23.29 | $46.59 |
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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