How far is Washington, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Washington, VT to Winooski, VT is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
53.79 mi
01h 01m
Flight
45.8 mi
73.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.8 mi
Kilometers
73.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.79 mi
Kilometers
86.57 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-04-23T02:50
Arrive Winooski
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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
Waterbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Washington
26.8 mi
00h 30m
To Winooski
26.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 110

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 110

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Barre Road

    51 m · 3 sec · East Barre Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 62

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 62

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 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 Washington 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
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
40.1 mi · 75%
Vermont Route 62
4.37 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 110
3.11 mi · 6%
East Barre Road
2.58 mi · 5%
Washington Street
1.25 mi · 2%
Washington Road
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

39.8 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
45.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 30m from Washington
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Washington and Mostly Sunny near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Washington and 26.9 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Washington and Mostly Sunny near Winooski.

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

33 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 45.8 mi (73.7 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

Town in Orange County, Vermont

Population1,014
Coordinates44.1056200, -72.4326000
Altitude390
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: VT 110 (-72.432674, 44.10561)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$14.99
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.50 $14.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.47 $16.94
Premium $4.86 $9.23 $18.46
Diesel $6.00 $11.39 $22.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington and Winooski. The current time is 02:50:59.

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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.