How far is Winooski, VT from Waitsfield, VT?

The driving distance from Winooski, VT to Waitsfield, VT is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
40.38 mi
00h 57m
Flight
27.41 mi
44.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.41 mi
Kilometers
44.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.38 mi
Kilometers
64.99 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waitsfield
Fri, Oct 9, 8:58 AM EDT
Return by in Winooski
Fri, Oct 9, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winooski
2026-10-09T08:01
Arrive Waitsfield
Fri, Oct 9, 8:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Winooski
20.1 mi
00h 28m
To Waitsfield
20.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W
Destination
58°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Allen Street

    56 m · 7 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 · 58 sec · 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 · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    26.2 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

    643 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    1269 ft · 29 sec · Vermont Route 100

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    47 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    890 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    7 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 100

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100 South

    2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89
26.4 mi · 65%
Vermont Route 100
7.24 mi · 18%
Main Street
4.18 mi · 10%
North Main Street
1.16 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 100 South
0.45 mi · 1%
East Spring Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89

Merge slight left

26.2 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 28m from Winooski
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Winooski and Chance Rain Showers near Waitsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Winooski and 20.3 miles from Waitsfield.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.28 one way or $12.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winooski and Waitsfield. Straight-line distance: 27.41 mi (44.12 km).

Winooski

#1 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Waitsfield

Town in Vermont

Population1,692
Coordinates44.1900600, -72.8248400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Winooski (-73.18568, 44.49144)
End: Waitsfield (-72.82484, 44.19006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $6.28
Round trip
$12.56
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $6.28 $12.56
Mid-grade $4.96 $7.05 $14.09
Premium $5.46 $7.75 $15.51
Diesel $6.39 $9.07 $18.14

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 · Oct 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Winooski and Waitsfield. The current time is 08:01:30.

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.