How far is Winooski, VT from Fairfield, VT?

The driving distance from Winooski, VT to Fairfield, VT is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
30.96 mi
00h 42m
Flight
24.49 mi
39.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.49 mi
Kilometers
39.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.96 mi
Kilometers
49.83 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Tue, Sep 15, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Winooski
Tue, Sep 15, 10:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winooski
2026-09-15T21:24
Arrive Fairfield
Tue, Sep 15, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winooski
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
Milton
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Winooski
15.5 mi
00h 21m
To Fairfield
15.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Allen Street

    56 m · 9 sec · East Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1324 ft · 46 sec · Roosevelt Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 89 North: Saint Albans, Champlain Islands

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans

    2772 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fairfield Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Fairfield Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 36

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 36

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Road

    40 m · 4 sec · North Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
22 mi · 71%
Vermont Route 36
4.46 mi · 14%
Fairfield Hill Road
2.21 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.8 mi · 3%
Fairfax Road
0.64 mi · 2%
US 7
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

21.8 mi · 00h 25m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 21m from Winooski
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Winooski and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Winooski and 15.5 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.80 one way or $9.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Winooski and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

16 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

19 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

27 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

27 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winooski and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 24.49 mi (39.41 km).

Winooski

#1 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Fairfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,973
Coordinates44.8019900, -72.9456900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Winooski (-73.18568, 44.49144)
End: Fairfield (-72.94569, 44.80199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.80
Round trip
$9.61
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $4.80 $9.61
Mid-grade $4.90 $5.34 $10.68
Premium $5.36 $5.84 $11.68
Diesel $6.13 $6.69 $13.37

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Winooski and Fairfield. The current time is 21:24:28.

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.