How far is Waitsfield, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Waitsfield, VT to Winooski, VT is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
40.75 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.41 mi
44.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.41 mi
Kilometers
44.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.75 mi
Kilometers
65.58 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Fri, Oct 9, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in Waitsfield
Fri, Oct 9, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waitsfield
2026-10-09T07:06
Arrive Winooski
Fri, Oct 9, 7:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waitsfield
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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Waitsfield
20.3 mi
00h 24m
To Winooski
20.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    2399 ft · 49 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    7 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 100 South

  4. 4

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

    890 ft · 19 sec · U.S. Route 2

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 100

    10 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100

    2355 ft · 54 sec · Vermont Route 100

  8. 8

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

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    26.6 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

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

    935 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
26.8 mi · 66%
Vermont Route 100 South
7.46 mi · 18%
Main Street
3.94 mi · 10%
South Main Street
1.12 mi · 3%
East Allen Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Vermont Route 100
0.45 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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 24m from Waitsfield
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Waitsfield and Chance Rain Showers near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Waitsfield and 20.4 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waitsfield and Chance Rain Showers near Winooski.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waitsfield and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 27.41 mi (44.12 km).

Waitsfield

#1 Waitsfield

Town in Vermont

Population1,692
Coordinates44.1900600, -72.8248400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.824613, 44.189941)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.44 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.74
2.88 gal · 10.88 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $6.37 $12.74
Mid-grade $4.96 $7.15 $14.29
Premium $5.46 $7.86 $15.72
Diesel $6.39 $9.20 $18.40

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Waitsfield and Winooski. The current time is 07:06:49.

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.