How far is Newport, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Newport, VT to Winooski, VT is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
72.36 mi
01h 43m
Flight
57.12 mi
91.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.12 mi
Kilometers
91.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.36 mi
Kilometers
116.46 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Thu, Sep 17, 3:35 PM EDT
Return by in Newport
Thu, Sep 17, 5:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-09-17T13:51
Arrive Winooski
Thu, Sep 17, 3:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
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
Johnson
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Newport
39.5 mi
00h 51m
To Winooski
32.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW
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 Newport and Winooski.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Square

    65 m · 15 sec · Railroad Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1737 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Third Street

    159 m · 11 sec · Third Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1724 ft · 30 sec · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    2975 ft · 50 sec · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Coventry Street

    1635 ft · 28 sec · Coventry Street

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. Route 5

    4.7 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Vermont Route 14

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 14

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 West

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 100

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 100C

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 100C

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower Main Street East

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street East

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Highbridge Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway

    2520 ft · 56 sec · Ethan Allen Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

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

    1438 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway

    1034 ft · 30 sec · Roosevelt Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Newell Lane

    125 m · 24 sec · Newell Lane

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Allen Street

    14 m · 2 sec · East Allen Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
15.8 mi · 22%
Vermont Route 100
13.4 mi · 19%
Vermont Route 58 West
8.31 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 15 West
8.13 mi · 11%
Main Street
8 mi · 11%
U.S. Route 5
4.74 mi · 7%
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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
57.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 51m from Newport
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Newport 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 Newport to Winooski?

The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Newport and 32.9 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.27 one way or $22.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Newport and Mostly Cloudy near Winooski.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

38 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Montpelier station

42 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 57.12 mi (91.93 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

City in Orleans County, Vermont, United States

Population3,121
Coordinates44.9364400, -72.2051000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.205097, 44.936393)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $11.27
Round trip
$22.54
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $11.27 $22.54
Mid-grade $4.94 $12.59 $25.17
Premium $5.44 $13.88 $27.76
Diesel $6.23 $15.89 $31.77

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 Newport and Winooski. The current time is 13:51:55.

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.