How far is Saint Albans, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Saint Albans, VT to Winooski, VT is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.22 mi
00h 28m
Flight
22.64 mi
36.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.64 mi
Kilometers
36.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.22 mi
Kilometers
40.58 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Sun, Oct 18, 3:56 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Albans
Sun, Oct 18, 4:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Albans
2026-10-18T15:27
Arrive Winooski
Sun, Oct 18, 3:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Albans
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milton
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Saint Albans
12.6 mi
00h 14m
To Winooski
12.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Winooski.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Albans State Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Saint Albans State Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on I 89

    69 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

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

    1438 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway

    1034 ft · 30 sec · Roosevelt Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Newell Lane

    125 m · 24 sec · Newell Lane

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Allen Street

    14 m · 2 sec · East Allen Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Albans 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
22.3 mi · 88%
Saint Albans State Highway
0.85 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.77 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.7 mi · 3%
US 2
0.27 mi · 1%
Roosevelt Highway
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

21.8 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 14m from Saint Albans
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Albans and Sunny near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Albans to Winooski?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Saint Albans and 12.6 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Albans and Sunny near Winooski.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

16 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

19 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

27 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

27 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 22.64 mi (36.43 km).

Saint Albans

#1 Saint Albans

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

Population6,540
Coordinates44.8108800, -73.0831900
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-73.083451, 44.810905)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.91
Round trip
$7.82
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $3.91 $7.82
Mid-grade $4.94 $4.40 $8.80
Premium $5.39 $4.80 $9.60
Diesel $6.39 $5.69 $11.38

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Albans and Winooski. The current time is 15:27:50.

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.