Glover, VT to Winooski, VT is 79.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 57 minutes via I 89 and VT-15 W, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Vermont, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's perfect for a single day. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the interstate, making for efficient travel between these two points. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick and easy journey with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.8 miles from Glover, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
26.4 mi
31m
Vermont Route 15 West
11.5 mi
17m
Vermont Route 16
11.5 mi
17m
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi
10m
Laporte Road
4.8 mi
7m
Dry Pond Road
4.5 mi
6m
Pucker Street
2.6 mi
4m
Waterbury Road
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 26.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glover, VT and Winooski, VT.
1
Start on VT 16
1.4 mi·2 min·Glover Street
2
Continue on VT 16
4.5 mi·6 min·Dry Pond Road
3
Continue on VT 16
11 mi·17 min·Vermont Route 16
4
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15
2.1 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 15 East
5
Continue on VT 15
0.2 mi·20 sec·Mill Street
6
Turn left onto VT 15
517 ft·11 sec·South Main Street
7
Turn right onto VT 14; VT 15
0.7 mi·58 sec·Wolcott Street
8
Continue on VT 14; VT 15
12 mi·17 min·Vermont Route 15 West
9
Turn left onto VT 15A
1.7 mi·3 min·Park Street
10
Turn straight onto VT 15A
0.1 mi·10 sec·Upper Main Street
11
Continue on VT 100
0.1 mi·12 sec·Lower Main Street
12
Turn left onto VT 100
0.4 mi·47 sec·Jersey Heights
13
Continue on VT 100
0.2 mi·23 sec·Laporte Road
14
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi·7 min·Laporte Road
15
Continue on VT 100
2.6 mi·4 min·Pucker Street
16
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Maple Street
17
Continue on VT 100
1.3 mi·3 min·Main Street
18
Continue on VT 100
2.2 mi·3 min·Waterbury Road
19
Continue on VT 100
6.1 mi·10 min·Waterbury Stowe Road
20
Continue on VT 100
0.1 mi·17 sec·Vermont Route 100
21
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
22
Merge onto I 89
26 mi·31 min·I 89
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex JunctionUse the left lane.
24
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15
0.7 mi·2 min·East Allen Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn straight onto East Allen Street
17 ft·0 sec·East Allen Street
26
Arrive at destination
East Allen Street
Trip Plan
With a total drive time under two hours, this trip is easily achievable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You'll want to keep an eye on fuel, as the estimated cost is around $13, and while there are opportunities to stop, planning your gas stops around the longer 26.4-mile stretch on I 89 is wise. Given the relatively short distance, you can afford to leave later in the morning or even early afternoon. Pay attention as you transition from I 89 onto Vermont Route 15 West, as this marks a change in the driving character.
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 39.8 miles from Glover, VT, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.4 miles.
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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.8 miles or 1h 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 41m
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 Glover, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Glover, VT
This is one driving day of about 79.7 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Glover, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 26.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.4 and 79 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
17.4 mi into trip|~25m in|VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 East
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 East
Navigation decision point
3
19.7 mi into trip|~29m in|VT 15 / South Main Street
Turn left onto VT 15 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
52.2 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
7
78.8 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction
5
79 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|VT 15 / East Allen Street
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15 / East Allen Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.83 one way
$25.66 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.12
$28.23
premium
$4.86
$15.26
$30.52
diesel
$5.61
$17.60
$35.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.9
0
$8.37
$3.83
Efficient EV
19.9
0
$6.97
$3.19
EV Truck/SUV
31.9
0
$11.16
$5.10
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Glover, VT
Late night
in Glover on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Winooski, VT
Late night
in Winooski on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with about 65% of your travel time spent on faster roads like I 89. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, including one uninterrupted segment of 26.4 miles on I 89. While much of the route utilizes major highways, you'll also navigate sections of Vermont Route 15 West and Vermont Route 16. Expect a driving experience that balances efficiency with the occasional shift to more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.4 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 15 West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 17.4 miles in near VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 East.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.4 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 East): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (VT 15 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Glover, VT to Winooski, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
Burlington
52.2 mi in|~1h 23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 79.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 26.4 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.4 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 East): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (VT 15 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winooski, VT before heading back.
