How far is White River Junction, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from White River Junction, VT to Winooski, VT is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
90.88 mi
01h 27m
Flight
72.38 mi
116.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.38 mi
Kilometers
116.48 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.88 mi
Kilometers
146.25 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Mon, May 4, 9:45 AM EDT
Return by in White River Junction
Mon, May 4, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White River Junction
2026-05-04T08:18
Arrive Winooski
Mon, May 4, 9:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White River Junction
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Williamstown
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From White River Junction
45.4 mi
00h 43m
To Winooski
45.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between White River Junction and Winooski.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White River Junction and Winooski.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    12 m · 4 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3079 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodstock Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    86.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  6. 6

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

    935 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White River Junction and Winooski.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodstock Road
89.4 mi · 98%
East Allen Street
0.67 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
VT 15
0.18 mi
Bridge Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Woodstock Road

Merge slight left

86.3 mi · 01h 40m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
72.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamstown
00h 43m from White River Junction
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving White River Junction 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 White River Junction to Winooski?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from White River Junction and 45.5 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.66 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around White River Junction and Chance Rain Showers near Winooski.

Stop Ideas Near Williamstown

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

16 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

24 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

29 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

56 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White River Junction and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 72.38 mi (116.48 km).

White River Junction

#1 White River Junction

Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont

Population2,286
Coordinates43.6489600, -72.3192600
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-72.319325, 43.648978)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $12.66
Round trip
$25.33
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.66 $25.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.31 $28.61
Premium $4.86 $15.59 $31.19
Diesel $6.00 $19.25 $38.50

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between White River Junction and Winooski. The current time is 08:18:19.

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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.