How far is Winooski, VT from Royalton, VT?

The driving distance from Winooski, VT to Royalton, VT is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
71.77 mi
01h 27m
Flight
56.44 mi
90.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.44 mi
Kilometers
90.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.77 mi
Kilometers
115.5 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Royalton
Fri, May 15, 7:28 AM EDT
Return by in Winooski
Fri, May 15, 8:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winooski
2026-05-15T06:00
Arrive Royalton
Fri, May 15, 7:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From Winooski
35.9 mi
00h 43m
To Royalton
35.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1570 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    1.3 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 107

  9. 9

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 14

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Bridge Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Royalton Common Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89
68.1 mi · 95%
Vermont Route 14
1.56 mi · 2%
Vermont Route 107
0.8 mi · 1%
East Spring Street
0.4 mi · 1%
VT 107
0.3 mi
East Allen Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89

Merge slight left

68 mi · 01h 19m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 43m from Winooski
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Winooski and Light Rain near Royalton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Winooski and 35.9 miles from Royalton.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Winooski and Light Rain near Royalton.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winooski and Royalton. Straight-line distance: 56.44 mi (90.83 km).

Winooski

#1 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Royalton

Town in Vermont

Population2,882
Coordinates43.8159000, -72.5456500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Winooski (-73.18568, 44.49144)
End: Royalton (-72.54565, 43.8159)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.28 $22.55
Premium $4.86 $12.29 $24.58
Diesel $6.00 $15.17 $30.34

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Winooski and Royalton. The current time is 06:00:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.