How far is Winooski, VT from Richford, VT?
The driving distance from Winooski, VT to Richford, VT is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
Driving Distance
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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 12m.
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 Franklin County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winooski and Richford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winooski and Richford.
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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
21.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
2772 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Fairfax Road
1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road
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Continue on Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road
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Continue on Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105
11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105
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Continue on Pearl Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2679 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Elm Street
1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Sampsonville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Sampsonville Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105 East
3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 105 East
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Continue on Saint Albans Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Albans Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street
43 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winooski and Richford.
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
21.8 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Winooski and Mostly Clear near Richford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winooski to Richford?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Saint Albans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Winooski and 26.3 miles from Richford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winooski and Mostly Clear near Richford.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Albans
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 Saint Albans.
St. Albans station
Plattsburgh station
Rouses Point station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winooski and Richford. Straight-line distance: 43.1 mi (69.36 km).
#1 Winooski
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 7,527 |
| Coordinates | 44.4914400, -73.1856800 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richford
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,303 |
| Coordinates | 44.9969900, -72.6712400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richford (-72.67124, 44.99699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $4.39 | $8.17 | $16.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $11.89 | $23.77 |
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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