How far is Winooski, VT from Newport, VT?

The driving distance from Winooski, VT to Newport, VT is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
78.31 mi
01h 58m
Flight
57.12 mi
91.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.12 mi
Kilometers
91.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.31 mi
Kilometers
126.02 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Thu, Sep 17, 4:33 PM EDT
Return by in Winooski
Thu, Sep 17, 6:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winooski
2026-09-17T14:35
Arrive Newport
Thu, Sep 17, 4:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Johnson
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Winooski
39 mi
00h 59m
To Newport
39.3 mi
00h 59m

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
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street West

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100C

    18 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 100C

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 East

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 East

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 14

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 14

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 5

    4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5

  22. 22

    Continue on Coventry Street

    1635 ft · 28 sec · Coventry Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Third Street

    159 m · 11 sec · Third Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1592 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Railroad Square

    96 m · 9 sec · Railroad Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Square

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 100C
18 mi · 23%
I 89 North
14.8 mi · 19%
Vermont Route 15
11.4 mi · 15%
Vermont Route 58 East
8.31 mi · 11%
Main Street
8 mi · 10%
U.S. Route 5
4.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 100C

Turn left onto Vermont Route 100C

18 mi · 00h 28m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
57.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 59m from Winooski
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Winooski and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Winooski and 39.3 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.20 one way or $24.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Winooski and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

38 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Montpelier station

42 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winooski and Newport. Straight-line distance: 57.12 mi (91.93 km).

Winooski

#1 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Newport

City in Orleans County, Vermont, United States

Population3,121
Coordinates44.9364400, -72.2051000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Winooski (-73.18568, 44.49144)
End: Newport (-72.2051, 44.93644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.46 L · about $12.20
Round trip
$24.39
5.52 gal · 20.92 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $12.20 $24.39
Mid-grade $4.94 $13.62 $27.25
Premium $5.44 $15.02 $30.05
Diesel $6.23 $17.19 $34.39

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 Newport. The current time is 14:35:19.

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.