How far is Winooski, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Winooski, VT to Burlington, VT is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m 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
2.26 mi
00h 08m
Flight
1.69 mi
2.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.69 mi
Kilometers
2.72 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.26 mi
Kilometers
3.64 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Tue, May 12, 6:17 PM EDT
Return by in Winooski
Tue, May 12, 6:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winooski
2026-05-12T18:09
Arrive Burlington
Tue, May 12, 6:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winooski
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Burlington
VT

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Winooski
1.1 mi
00h 04m
To Burlington
1.1 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Allen Street

    56 m · 7 sec · East Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    46 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Newell Lane

    125 m · 22 sec · Newell Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Allen Street

    36 m · 4 sec · East Allen Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    123 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    143 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Colchester Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Colchester Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Prospect Street

    1601 ft · 1 min · South Prospect Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2975 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
434.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Colchester Avenue
1.04 mi · 46%
Main Street
0.76 mi · 33%
South Prospect Street
0.3 mi · 13%
Newell Lane
0.08 mi · 3%
East Allen Street
0.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Colchester Avenue

Continue on Colchester Avenue

1.04 mi · 00h 03m

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 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
1.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Burlington
00h 04m from Winooski
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winooski and Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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 1.1 miles from Winooski and 1.1 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.32 one way or $0.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winooski and Sunny near Burlington.

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 Winooski and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 1.69 mi (2.72 km).

Winooski

#1 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.08 gal
0.3 L · about $0.32
Round trip
$0.63
0.16 gal · 0.6 L
Estimated CO2
0.7 kg one way
Round trip: 1.4 kg / 3 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.32 $0.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.36 $0.71
Premium $4.86 $0.39 $0.78
Diesel $6.00 $0.48 $0.96

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Winooski and Burlington. The current time is 18:09:18.

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.