How far is Winooski, VT from Johnson, VT?

The driving distance from Winooski, VT to Johnson, VT is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
41.71 mi
01h 01m
Flight
26.79 mi
43.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.79 mi
Kilometers
43.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.71 mi
Kilometers
67.12 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson
Thu, Sep 17, 10:17 PM EDT
Return by in Winooski
Thu, Sep 17, 11:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winooski
2026-09-17T21:16
Arrive Johnson
Thu, Sep 17, 10:17 PM 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
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winooski
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
Fairfax
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Winooski
20.8 mi
00h 30m
To Johnson
20.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Georgia Center, Fairfax

    1028 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway

    834 ft · 22 sec · Ethan Allen Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highbridge Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15

    1.6 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 15

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 15

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    33 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15

  17. 17

    Continue on Lower Main Street West

    3165 ft · 56 sec · Lower Main Street West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
14.8 mi · 36%
Vermont Route 15
11.4 mi · 27%
Main Street
7.7 mi · 18%
Highbridge Road
4.52 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 104
1.96 mi · 5%
Lower Main Street West
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

14.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfax
00h 30m from Winooski
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Winooski and Mostly Cloudy near Johnson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 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?

Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Winooski and 20.9 miles from Johnson.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfax

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

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

17 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Essex Junction station

21 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

35 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

36 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winooski and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 26.79 mi (43.12 km).

Winooski

#1 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Johnson

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

Population3,619
Coordinates44.6356100, -72.6804000
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Winooski (-73.18568, 44.49144)
End: Johnson (-72.6804, 44.63561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.94 $7.26 $14.51
Premium $5.44 $8.00 $16.00
Diesel $6.23 $9.16 $18.32

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Winooski and Johnson. The current time is 21:16:36.

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.