How far is South Burlington, VT from Winooski, VT?
The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Winooski, VT is about 3 miles (4.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Vermont.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Burlington and Winooski.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Winooski.
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Start on Williston Road
2931 ft · 1 min · Williston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 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 South Burlington and Winooski.
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.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
1.34 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving South Burlington and Partly Sunny near Winooski.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to Winooski?
The road trip is about 3 miles (4.8 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.5 miles from South Burlington and 1.5 miles from Winooski.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.43 one way or $0.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Burlington and Partly Sunny near Winooski.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
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 Burlington.
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Plattsburgh station
Westport station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 1.84 mi (2.96 km).
#1 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| 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: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.43 | $0.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.49 | $0.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.53 | $1.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $0.66 | $1.32 |
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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