How far is Winooski, VT from Shaftsbury, VT?
The driving distance from Winooski, VT to Shaftsbury, VT is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winooski and Shaftsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winooski and Shaftsbury.
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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
1260 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Spring Street
2116 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street
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Turn slight left onto East Allen Street
1101 ft · 37 sec · East Allen Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89
871 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
1473 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square
106 m · 17 sec
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Exit the rotary onto VT 125
73.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
1567 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
144 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 313
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 313
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 7A
4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 7A
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Turn left onto Old Depot Road
1108 ft · 28 sec · Old Depot Road
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Turn right onto Dexter Road
36 m · 5 sec · Dexter Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dexter Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winooski and Shaftsbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
VT 125
Exit the rotary onto VT 125
73.6 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Winooski and Mostly Clear near Shaftsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winooski to Shaftsbury?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pittsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Winooski and 58.8 miles from Shaftsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.17 one way or $36.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Winooski and Mostly Clear near Shaftsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsford
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 Pittsford.
Rutland station
Castleton station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Ticonderoga station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winooski and Shaftsbury. Straight-line distance: 102.45 mi (164.87 km).
#1 Winooski
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 7,527 |
| Coordinates | 44.4914400, -73.1856800 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shaftsbury
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,411 |
| Coordinates | 43.0086900, -73.1912200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shaftsbury (-73.19122, 43.00869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $4.38 | $18.17 | $36.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $20.47 | $40.94 |
| Premium | $5.40 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| Diesel | $6.40 | $26.58 | $53.15 |
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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