How far is Winooski, VT from Swanton, VT?

The driving distance from Winooski, VT to Swanton, VT is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.93 mi
00h 40m
Flight
29.63 mi
47.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.63 mi
Kilometers
47.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.93 mi
Kilometers
54.6 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swanton
Tue, Sep 15, 8:56 PM EDT
Return by in Winooski
Tue, Sep 15, 9:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winooski
2026-09-15T20:16
Arrive Swanton
Tue, Sep 15, 8:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winooski
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Milton
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Winooski
17 mi
00h 20m
To Swanton
17 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 78, US 7: Swanton

    877 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto First Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · First Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Avenue

    19 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
31.7 mi · 94%
First Street
0.93 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.8 mi · 2%
Roosevelt Highway
0.25 mi · 1%
VT 78
0.17 mi
East Allen Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

31.5 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 20m from Winooski
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Winooski and Partly Sunny near Swanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Winooski and 17 miles from Swanton.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Winooski and Partly Sunny near Swanton.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

16 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

19 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

27 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

27 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winooski and Swanton. Straight-line distance: 29.63 mi (47.69 km).

Winooski

#1 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Swanton

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

Population6,574
Coordinates44.9181000, -73.1243000
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Winooski (-73.18568, 44.49144)
End: Swanton (-73.1243, 44.9181)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
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
4.53 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.58
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $5.29 $10.58
Mid-grade $4.90 $5.88 $11.75
Premium $5.36 $6.43 $12.86
Diesel $6.13 $7.36 $14.72

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Winooski and Swanton. The current time is 20:16:04.

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.