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Trip from Huntington, 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

38m

Distance

21.9 mi

35 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Huntington, VT

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Downtown Winooski, VT, VT

Winooski, VT

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick transition from Huntington to Winooski, Vermont, this 21.9-mile journey is an efficient trip that clocks in at approximately 38 minutes. Because the distance is so manageable, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend about $4 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans within the Northeast. You will navigate a mix of rural roads and interstate travel, providing a straightforward connection between these two Vermont locations. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a day of exploration, this route offers a practical and direct path for your itinerary.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 11.9 mi 14m
Huntington Road 4.2 mi 10m
Main Road 2.2 mi 5m
West Main Street 1.7 mi 3m
East Allen Street 0.7 mi 2m
Bridge Street 0.6 mi 1m
Raven Ridge <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 11.9 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

321 ft · 25 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Raven Ridge

104 ft · 6 sec · Raven Ridge
3

Turn left onto Main Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Main Road
4

Continue on Huntington Road

4.2 mi · 10 min · Huntington Road
5

Turn left onto Bridge Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street
6

Turn left onto US 2

1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
8

Merge onto I 89

12 mi · 14 min · I 89
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction Use the left lane.
10

At end of road, turn left onto VT 15

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Allen Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn straight onto East Allen Street

17 ft · 0 sec · East Allen Street
12

Arrive at destination

East Allen Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Raven Ridge

Turn left onto Raven Ridge

Navigation decision point

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Road

Turn left onto Main Road

Navigation decision point

4
7.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 2 / West Main Street

Turn left onto US 2 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

7
21.1 mi into trip | ~36m 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
21.2 mi into trip | ~36m 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

$3.53 one way

$7.05 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.88 $7.76
premium $4.86 $4.19 $8.39
diesel $5.61 $4.84 $9.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.30 $1.05
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.07 $1.40

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

Huntington, VT

Morning in Huntington on Sunday

Local time

6:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winooski, VT

Morning in Winooski on Sunday

Local time

6:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

38m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This 21.9-mile route features a mixed drive profile, transitioning from local roads to a faster pace on the interstate. You will start on Huntington Road and Main Road before transitioning to I-89, which accounts for 54% of your total travel time. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during your 11.9-mile stint on I-89, where you can maintain a steady speed. As you move away from the local roads onto the highway, the driving experience shifts from a quiet, localized feel to the standard pace of interstate travel. It is a functional drive that balances smaller surface streets with the efficiency of a major thoroughfare.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on I 89.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Raven Ridge.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Raven Ridge): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 2 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.9 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 0.1 miles (Raven Ridge): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 2 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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