How far is Pownal, VT from Winooski, VT?
The driving distance from Pownal, VT to Winooski, VT is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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.
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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 57m.
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, surrounding the city of Rutland
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pownal and Winooski.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pownal and Winooski.
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Start on Vermont Route 346
20 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 346
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Turn right onto Oak Hill School Road
847 ft · 39 sec · Oak Hill School Road
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Turn right onto Ladd Brook Road
116 m · 23 sec · Ladd Brook Road
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 7
7.9 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on South Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
644 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Merge slight right onto North Street
1791 ft · 47 sec · North Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
1.6 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
1041 ft · 16 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 1 hr 17 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 Pownal and Winooski.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
U.S. Route 7
Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Pownal 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 Pownal to Winooski?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Pownal and 67 miles from Winooski.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.86 one way or $41.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Pownal and Mostly Cloudy near Winooski.
Stop Ideas Near Rutland
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 Rutland.
Rutland station
Castleton station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pownal and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 119.27 mi (191.94 km).
#1 Pownal
Town in Bennington County, Vermont
| Population | 3,386 |
| Coordinates | 42.7656400, -73.2359400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $4.42 | $20.86 | $41.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $23.30 | $46.60 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Diesel | $6.23 | $29.41 | $58.81 |
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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