How far is Winooski, VT from Lincoln, VT?

The driving distance from Winooski, VT to Lincoln, VT is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.04 mi
00h 54m
Flight
28.22 mi
45.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.22 mi
Kilometers
45.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.04 mi
Kilometers
54.79 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Wed, Sep 23, 1:44 PM EDT
Return by in Winooski
Wed, Sep 23, 2:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winooski
2026-09-23T12:50
Arrive Lincoln
Wed, Sep 23, 1:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Hinesburg
VT

Town in Vermont

From Winooski
17 mi
00h 27m
To Lincoln
17 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Allen Street

    56 m · 9 sec · East Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1260 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Spring Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto East Allen Street

    1101 ft · 37 sec · East Allen Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89

    871 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction

    1016 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Saint George Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Saint George Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116

  11. 11

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lincoln Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West River Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · West River Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Quaker Street

    49 m · 11 sec · Quaker Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quaker Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 42%
I 89
6.33 mi · 19%
North 116 Road
4.09 mi · 12%
Saint George Road
2.92 mi · 9%
West River Road
2.26 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 2A
1.98 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

14.2 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hinesburg
00h 27m from Winooski
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winooski and Sunny near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Hinesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Winooski and 17 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hinesburg

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

18 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

28 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Westport station

32 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Kent station

38 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winooski and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 28.22 mi (45.42 km).

Winooski

#1 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Lincoln

Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States

Population1,244
Coordinates44.1058900, -72.9970600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Winooski (-73.18568, 44.49144)
End: Lincoln (-72.99706, 44.10589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.98 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $5.46 $6.55 $13.10
Diesel $6.46 $7.75 $15.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winooski and Lincoln. The current time is 12:50:44.

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.