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Trip from Chittenden, VT to Winooski, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

67.8 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 67.8-mile drive from Chittenden, VT to Winooski, VT, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes. You'll primarily travel on U.S. Route 7 and Ethan Allen Highway, with a portion on Grove Street. With about 31% of the drive on highways, it offers a mixed driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, making it an economical journey. Since there are no specific stops recommended in the data, you have the flexibility to explore as you go. This route stays within the Northeast region, providing a consistent feel throughout your travels.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

33.9 miles from Chittenden, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Holden Road — —
Mountain Top Road — —
East Pittsford - Chittenden Road — —
Chittenden Road — —
Sangamon Road — —
Route 7 — —
Center Street — —
Conant Square — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Holden Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chittenden, VT and Winooski, VT.

1

Start on the route

20 ft · 7 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Holden Road

157 ft · 7 sec · Holden Road
3

Turn slight right onto Mountain Top Road

72 ft · 3 sec · Mountain Top Road
4

Continue on Mountain Top Road

125 ft · 6 sec · Mountain Top Road
5

Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
6

Continue on Chittenden Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Chittenden Road
7

Turn right onto Sangamon Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Sangamon Road
8

At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 7

10 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 7
9

Continue on Center Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Center Street
10

Continue on Conant Square

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Conant Square
11

Continue on Grove Street

11 mi · 16 min · Grove Street
12

Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

4.0 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South
13

Continue on Court Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street
14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square

374 ft · 14 sec · Court Square
15

Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street

10 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street
16

Continue on U.S. Route 7

3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
17

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

12 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
18

Continue on Shelburne Road

6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road
19

Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
20

Merge slight left onto I 89

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 89
21

Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

0.4 mi · 53 sec · I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
22

Merge slight left

2.5 mi · 3 min
23

Take the exit slight right toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction

0.2 mi · 25 sec · VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction
24

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Allen Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Allen Street
25

Turn straight onto East Allen Street

16 ft · 1 sec · East Allen Street
26

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of just under two hours, this route is perfect for a spontaneous day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Plan to keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without a break is 13.4 miles on U.S. Route 7, and it’s always good to know where your next fill-up might be, especially with an estimated fuel cost of $11. While no specific stops are noted, consider how the change in road types might affect your pace. A good tip for this drive is to be aware of the shift from U.S. Route 7 to Ethan Allen Highway, as this transition point might require a bit more attention.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.9 miles from Chittenden, VT, or about 55m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 15 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.9 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winooski, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chittenden, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chittenden, VT

This is one driving day of about 67.8 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Chittenden, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Vermont, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, VT

34 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Brandon, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Chittenden, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Zen Gardens

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Burlington, Vermont

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.9

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18028628885

Visit website

Zaytoona Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

South Burlington, Vermont

1.6 mi

Pascolo Ristorante

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Burlington, Vermont

1.6 mi

Zen Gardens

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.9

South Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18028628885

Visit website

Zaytoona Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 62.9

South Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18028001008

Visit website

Pascolo Ristorante

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive mile 67.8

Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18025401317

Visit website

Bliss Bee

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.9

Williston, Vermont

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18025400094

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately mile 62.9

Williston, Vermont

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18028799901

Visit website

World's Tallest Filing Cabinet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 62.9

Burlington, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 67.8

Burlington, Vermont

+18028654556

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.91 one way

$21.83 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.01 $24.02
premium $4.86 $12.98 $25.97
diesel $5.61 $14.97 $29.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.12 $3.25
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.93 $2.71
EV Truck/SUV 27.1 0 $9.49 $4.34

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Chittenden, VT

Morning in Chittenden on Sunday

Local time

6:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winooski, VT

Morning in Winooski on Sunday

Local time

6:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Bristol, VT

34 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 51m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 31% of your journey utilizing highway speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.4 miles along U.S. Route 7, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you transition between U.S. Route 7, Ethan Allen Highway, and Grove Street, the road character will likely shift, moving from more open highway to potentially more local road conditions. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous drive, but rather experience different driving environments.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Holden Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Chittenden, VT to Winooski, VT is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chittenden, VT to Winooski, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,140 ft 141 ft

Total Climb

382 ft

Total Descent

1,332 ft

Highest Point

1,140 ft

Elevation Range

998 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chittenden, VT to Winooski, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winooski, VT before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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