How far is South Hero, VT from Winooski, VT?
The driving distance from South Hero, VT to Winooski, VT is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Hero and Winooski.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hero and Winooski.
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Start on South Street
51 m · 6 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 2
8.2 mi · 13 min · U.S. Route 2
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Take the ramp slight right
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Winooski, Colchester
1438 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway
1034 ft · 30 sec · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Newell Lane
125 m · 24 sec · Newell Lane
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Turn right onto East Allen Street
14 m · 2 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 Hero 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.
U.S. Route 2
Turn right onto U.S. Route 2
8.22 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving South Hero and Sunny near Winooski.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Hero to Winooski?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from South Hero and 8 miles from Winooski.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Hero and Sunny near Winooski.
Stop Ideas Near Colchester
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 Colchester.
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Plattsburgh station
St. Albans station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Hero and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 12.09 mi (19.45 km).
#1 South Hero
Town in Grand Isle County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,639 |
| Coordinates | 44.6453200, -73.3023500 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.37 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Premium | $5.40 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Diesel | $6.40 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
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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