How far is Williston, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Winooski, VT is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
10.18 mi
00h 15m
Flight
6.88 mi
11.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.88 mi
Kilometers
11.08 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.18 mi
Kilometers
16.39 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Wed, Apr 29, 10:53 PM EDT
Return by in Williston
Wed, Apr 29, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-29T22:38
Arrive Winooski
Wed, Apr 29, 10:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Williston
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
South Burlington
VT

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Williston
5.1 mi
00h 07m
To Winooski
5.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Saint George Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 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 Williston 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint George Road
7.04 mi · 69%
Williston Road
2.33 mi · 23%
East Allen Street
0.67 mi · 7%
VT 15
0.18 mi · 2%
North Williston Road
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Saint George Road

Merge slight left

6.14 mi · 00h 08m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
6.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Burlington
00h 07m from Williston
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Williston and Partly Cloudy near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

South Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Williston and 5.1 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Williston and Partly Cloudy near Winooski.

Stop Ideas Near South Burlington

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

6 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

25 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

34 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

36 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 6.88 mi (11.08 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.36 L · about $1.42
Round trip
$2.84
0.72 gal · 2.72 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.42 $2.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.60 $3.21
Premium $4.86 $1.75 $3.50
Diesel $6.00 $2.16 $4.32

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 Williston and Winooski. The current time is 22:38:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.