Origin
Shoreham, VT
Late night in Shoreham on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shoreham, VT to Winooski, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shoreham, VT
Andrea Davis
Winooski, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the Northeast, the 46.1-mile journey from Shoreham to Winooski is an efficient option. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel, allowing you to keep your travel budget minimal. The route relies on a combination of Vermont Route 22A, Ethan Allen Highway, and Shelburne Road to get you to your destination. Since the entire drive stays within Vermont, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the rural landscapes of the south toward the more developed areas near Winooski.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 22A | 18.7 mi | 28m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.6 mi | 13m |
| I 89 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| I 189 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Allen Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 22A
— 18.7 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shoreham, VT and Winooski, VT.
1
Start on VT 74
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A; VT 74
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Vermont Route 22A
3
Continue on VT 22A
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
4
Turn right onto Monkton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Monkton Road
5
Turn left onto US 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
6
Continue on US 7
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
7
Continue on US 7
6.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Use the slight right / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 189
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 189
Toward I 89
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
11
Merge onto I 89
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 89
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Allen Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn straight onto East Allen Street
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Allen Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Allen Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Shoreham, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 45.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 22A; VT 74 / Vermont Route 22A
At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A; VT 74 / Vermont Route 22A
Navigation decision point
7
40.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
6
42.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
7
45.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
45.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
$7.42 one way
$14.84 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Winooski, VT
Late night in Winooski on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
16 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 17m 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 46.1-mile trip offers a mixed drive profile that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. About 51% of your journey takes place on highways, providing a blend of steady cruising and local road navigation. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch early on, covering 18.7 miles on Vermont Route 22A. As you transition from this primary artery onto the Ethan Allen Highway and Shelburne Road, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to adjust your pace. The combination of these different road types ensures the drive remains varied rather than feeling like a monotonous interstate haul.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on Vermont Route 22A.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near VT 22A; VT 74 / Vermont Route 22A.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (VT 22A; VT 74 / Vermont Route 22A): Navigation decision point; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
437 ft
166 ft
Total Climb
445 ft
Total Descent
589 ft
Highest Point
437 ft
~32.6 mi in
Elevation Range
271 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Shoreham, VT to Winooski, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Albans along the way.
Saint Albans
40.8 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on Vermont Route 22A. 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.
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 0.3 miles (VT 22A; VT 74 / Vermont Route 22A): Navigation decision point; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.3 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.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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