How far is Montpelier, VT from Winooski, VT?
The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Winooski, VT is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Winooski.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Winooski.
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Start on Main Street
1103 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Keep slight right
716 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 44 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 Montpelier and Winooski.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving 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 Montpelier to Winooski?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Montpelier and 19.8 miles from Winooski.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montpelier and Mostly Sunny near Winooski.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
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 Bolton.
Waterbury
Essex Junction station
Montpelier station
Westport station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 34.12 mi (54.91 km).
#1 Montpelier
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
| Population | 7,328 |
| Coordinates | 44.2600600, -72.5753900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.41 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $7.55 | $15.11 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
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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