Pawlet, VT to Winooski, VT is 88.7 miles and takes about 2h 26m via Vermont Route 22A North and Ethan Allen Highway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast. Expect a primarily highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is ideal for a quick trip without the need for an overnight stay. You'll find the travel time manageable, allowing for potential stops along the way if desired.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.4 miles from Pawlet, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vermont Route 22A North
39.2 mi
1h 1m
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi
19m
State Highway 22A
10.2 mi
15m
Shelburne Road
6.6 mi
13m
Vermont Route 30
5.3 mi
9m
I 89
2.5 mi
3m
South Main Street
1.9 mi
2m
West Main Street
1.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 22A North
— 39.2 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawlet, VT and Winooski, VT.
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Start on VT 133
291 ft·9 sec·Vermont Route 133
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Turn right onto VT 30
5.3 mi·9 min·Vermont Route 30
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Turn left onto VT 149
1.3 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 149
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Continue on NY 149
0.5 mi·41 sec·East Main Street
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Turn right onto CR 24
0.2 mi·18 sec·North Street
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Keep slight left at fork onto CR 24
0.6 mi·1 min·North Street
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Continue on CR 24
1.4 mi·3 min·Main Street
8
Turn right onto NY 22A
10 mi·15 min·State Highway 22A
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Continue on VT 22A
1.9 mi·2 min·South Main Street
10
Turn slight left onto VT 22A
0.1 mi·11 sec·North Park Place
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Turn right onto VT 22A
1.0 mi·1 min·Washington Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 22A North
39 mi·1 hr 1 min·Vermont Route 22A North
13
Continue on VT 22A
1.5 mi·4 min·West Main Street
14
Turn right onto Monkton Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Monkton Road
15
Turn left onto US 7
0.9 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 7
16
Continue on US 7
12 mi·19 min·Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on US 7
6.6 mi·13 min·Shelburne Road
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint AlbansUse the slight right / right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 189
1.2 mi·1 min·I 189
Toward I 89
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
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Merge onto I 89
2.5 mi·3 min·I 89
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex JunctionUse the left lane.
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At end of road, turn left onto VT 15
0.7 mi·2 min·East Allen Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn straight onto East Allen Street
17 ft·0 sec·East Allen Street
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Arrive at destination
East Allen Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 26m travel time, this is comfortably a one-day trip, so you have flexibility with your departure. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Winooski. Plan your fuel stops strategically, as the estimated fuel cost is around $14. While the longest stretch is over 39 miles, the total distance is under 90 miles, so you won't be in the car for an excessively long period. Keep an eye out for the transition onto the Ethan Allen Highway, as this marks a notable change in the road's 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 44.4 miles from Pawlet, VT, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 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 20 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.4 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
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 Pawlet, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pawlet, VT
This is one driving day of about 88.7 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Pawlet, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 22A North for about 39.2 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 88.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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7.3 mi into trip|~12m in|CR 24 / North Street
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 24 / North Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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83.5 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right / right lanes.
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
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84.9 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
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87.9 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
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88.1 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
$14.28 one way
$28.56 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.71
$31.42
premium
$4.86
$16.99
$33.97
diesel
$5.61
$19.58
$39.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.6
0
$9.31
$4.26
Efficient EV
22.2
0
$7.76
$3.55
EV Truck/SUV
35.5
0
$12.42
$5.68
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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 16, 2026
Origin
Pawlet, VT
Late night
in Pawlet on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Winooski, VT
Late night
in Winooski on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Addison, VT
44 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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 26m 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 route leans heavily towards highway driving, with 68% of the journey on such roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 39.2 miles on Vermont Route 22A North without interruption, offering a consistent pace. The drive transitions from Vermont Route 22A North to the Ethan Allen Highway, suggesting a shift in road type and potential scenery. While largely highway-focused, be prepared for the character of these roads to vary slightly as you progress toward Winooski.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on Vermont Route 22A North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 22A North and Ethan Allen Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near CR 24 / North Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 88.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (CR 24 / North Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 83.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Pawlet, VT to Winooski, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Albans along the way.
Saint Albans
83.5 mi in|~2h 16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 88.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.2 miles on Vermont Route 22A North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Winooski, VT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 7.3 miles (CR 24 / North Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 83.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
