How far is Orange, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Orange, VT to Winooski, VT is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.16 mi
00h 58m
Flight
45.39 mi
73.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.39 mi
Kilometers
73.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.16 mi
Kilometers
83.94 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Tue, Sep 22, 1:53 PM EDT
Return by in Orange
Tue, Sep 22, 2:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange
2026-09-22T12:54
Arrive Winooski
Tue, Sep 22, 1:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange
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 Orange
26 mi
00h 29m
To Winooski
26.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
64°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 22 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on William Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · William Scott Memorial Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Orange Road

    1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Barre Road

    2170 ft · 38 sec · East Barre Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road

    20 m · 1 sec · East Barre Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 62

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 62

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

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

    935 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange and Winooski.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
40.1 mi · 77%
Vermont Route 62
4.37 mi · 8%
East Barre Road
2.97 mi · 6%
William Scott Memorial Highway
1.82 mi · 3%
Washington Street
1.25 mi · 2%
East Allen Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

39.8 mi · 00h 47m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 29m from Orange
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orange and Sunny near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 26 miles from Orange and 26.2 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orange and Sunny 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 Orange and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 45.39 mi (73.05 km).

Orange

#1 Orange

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population1,116
Coordinates44.1484000, -72.4026000
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: William Scott Memorial Highway (-72.402564, 44.148586)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.43
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.47 $8.22 $16.43
Mid-grade $4.98 $9.16 $18.32
Premium $5.47 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $6.46 $11.88 $23.77

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange and Winooski. The current time is 12:54:31.

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.