How far is Putney, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Putney, VT to Winooski, VT is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
143.34 mi
02h 16m
Flight
109.91 mi
176.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.91 mi
Kilometers
176.88 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.34 mi
Kilometers
230.68 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Tue, May 12, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Putney
Wed, May 13, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Putney
2026-05-12T20:13
Arrive Winooski
Tue, May 12, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Putney
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
Royalton
VT

Town in Vermont

From Putney
71.6 mi
01h 08m
To Winooski
71.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2561 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Putney Landing Road

    1266 ft · 27 sec · Putney Landing Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    694 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  7. 7

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

    935 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Putney 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
90 mi · 63%
Putney Landing Road
51.9 mi · 36%
East Allen Street
0.67 mi
Main Street
0.49 mi
VT 15
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

89.7 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 08m from Putney
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Putney and Sunny near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Putney and 71.8 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Putney and Sunny near Winooski.

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

15 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

26 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

39 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

42 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Putney and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 109.91 mi (176.88 km).

Putney

#1 Putney

Town in Vermont, United States

Population2,438
Coordinates42.9748000, -72.5217600
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.521757, 42.9748)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.15 L · about $19.96
Round trip
$39.92
10.12 gal · 38.3 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.96 $39.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.55 $45.10
Premium $4.86 $24.58 $49.16
Diesel $6.00 $30.34 $60.69

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Putney and Winooski. The current time is 20:13:21.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.