How far is Rochester, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Rochester, VT to Winooski, VT is about 66 miles (106.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
66 mi
01h 24m
Flight
46.55 mi
74.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.55 mi
Kilometers
74.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66 mi
Kilometers
106.22 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Thu, Oct 15, 2:18 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Thu, Oct 15, 3:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-10-15T12:54
Arrive Winooski
Thu, Oct 15, 2:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
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
Moretown
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Rochester
32.9 mi
00h 42m
To Winooski
33.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 18 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Bethel Mountain Road

    18 m · 2 sec · Bethel Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1157 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 North

    21.3 mi · 34 min · Vermont Route 100 North

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    2399 ft · 49 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    7 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 100 South

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    890 ft · 19 sec · U.S. Route 2

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 100

    10 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100

    2355 ft · 54 sec · Vermont Route 100

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    26.6 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

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

    935 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
26.8 mi · 41%
Vermont Route 100 North
21.3 mi · 32%
Main Street
7.58 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 100 South
7.46 mi · 11%
South Main Street
1.12 mi · 2%
East Allen Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

26.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moretown
00h 42m from Rochester
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rochester 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 Rochester to Winooski?

The road trip is about 66 miles (106.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Moretown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Rochester and 33.1 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.28 one way or $20.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Winooski.

Stop Ideas Near Moretown

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

9 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

12 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

37 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

39 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 46.55 mi (74.92 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,085
Coordinates43.8745100, -72.8078800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.807884, 43.87453)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.82 L · about $10.28
Round trip
$20.55
4.66 gal · 17.64 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $10.28 $20.55
Mid-grade $4.95 $11.54 $23.07
Premium $5.43 $12.66 $25.32
Diesel $6.38 $14.87 $29.74

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Winooski. The current time is 12:54:55.

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.