How far is Vergennes, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Vergennes, VT to Winooski, VT is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
25.64 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.65 mi
36.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.65 mi
Kilometers
36.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.64 mi
Kilometers
41.27 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Thu, Apr 30, 5:02 AM EDT
Return by in Vergennes
Thu, Apr 30, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vergennes
2026-04-30T04:22
Arrive Winooski
Thu, Apr 30, 5:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

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

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
Charlotte
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America

From Vergennes
13 mi
00h 19m
To Winooski
12.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mac Donough Drive

    27 m · 9 sec · Mac Donough Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2052 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  5. 5

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    935 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vergennes 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 48%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 26%
I 89 North
2.96 mi · 12%
I 89
1.24 mi · 5%
U.S. Route 7
0.87 mi · 3%
East Allen Street
0.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte
00h 19m from Vergennes
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Vergennes and Light Rain near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Vergennes and 12.7 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Vergennes and Light Rain near Winooski.

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

20 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

24 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

33 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

35 mi away
20 Park Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vergennes and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 22.65 mi (36.45 km).

Vergennes

#1 Vergennes

City of the United States

Population2,598
Coordinates44.1672800, -73.2540100
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Mac Donough Drive (-73.25409, 44.167249)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
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 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.59
Round trip
$7.18
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.59 $7.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.06 $8.11
Premium $4.86 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $6.00 $5.46 $10.91

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Vergennes and Winooski. The current time is 04:22:50.

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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.