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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on East Allen Street
56 m · 9 sec · East Allen Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
1324 ft · 46 sec · Roosevelt Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 89 North: Saint Albans, Champlain Islands
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Georgia Center, Fairfax
1028 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway
834 ft · 22 sec · Ethan Allen Highway
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Turn left onto Highbridge Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Highbridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 104
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15
1.6 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Vermont Route 15
2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15
33 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15
8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Lower Main Street West
3165 ft · 56 sec · Lower Main Street West
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
2 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfax.
St. Albans station
Essex Junction station
Plattsburgh station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winooski and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 26.79 mi (43.12 km).
#1 Winooski
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 7,527 |
| Coordinates | 44.4914400, -73.1856800 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,619 |
| Coordinates | 44.6356100, -72.6804000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson (-72.6804, 44.63561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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