If you are planning a trip from Winooski to Lyndonville, expect a straightforward 84-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 46 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is efficient enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel, making this an affordable transit across Vermont. Because the drive is relatively short and focused on major interstates, it serves as a practical connection between these two Northeast locations. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, the travel time remains predictable and manageable for most drivers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42 miles from Winooski, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
37.1 mi
43m
U.S. Route 2
32.9 mi
41m
I 91
6.6 mi
7m
Memorial Drive
1.5 mi
2m
River Street
1.3 mi
2m
Broad Street
1 mi
1m
High Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Berlin Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 37.1 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winooski, VT and Lyndonville, VT.
1
Start on East Allen Street
182 ft·8 sec·East Allen Street
2
Turn right onto US 2; US 7
0.2 mi·26 sec·Main Street
3
Turn right onto East Spring Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn slight left onto VT 15
0.2 mi·37 sec·East Allen Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 89
6
Merge onto I 89
37 mi·43 min·I 89
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 8Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
8
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi·1 min·Berlin Street
10
Turn slight left onto US 2
1.2 mi·2 min·River Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 2
137 ft·1 sec·River Street
12
Continue on US 2
97 ft·1 sec·River Street
13
Merge onto US 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·East Montpelier Road
14
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi·11 min·U.S. Route 2
15
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi·39 sec·High Street
16
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi·12 sec·School Street
17
Continue on US 2
26 mi·29 min·U.S. Route 2
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 91
19
Merge onto I 91
6.6 mi·7 min·I 91
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 23Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
21
Turn right onto US 5
0.3 mi·27 sec·Memorial Drive
22
Continue on US 5
1.0 mi·1 min·Broad Street
23
Turn left onto VT 122 ALT
73 ft·1 sec·Center Street
24
Arrive at destination
VT 122 ALT
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 84-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the trip in one go, as there are no mandatory stops required to break up the drive. Keep in mind that with nearly the entire route comprised of highway driving, your primary task is maintaining steady speeds on I-89 and I-91. If you prefer a more relaxed pace, you might choose to leave mid-morning to avoid any potential congestion during peak hours. For the best experience, ensure your tank is ready for the $13 fuel cost before you merge onto the interstate in Winooski.
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 42 miles from Winooski, VT, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.1 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 53m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lyndonville, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Winooski, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Winooski, VT
This is one driving day of about 84 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Winooski, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 37.1 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 82.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 2; US 7 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 2; US 7 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|East Spring Street
Turn right onto East Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 89
Navigation decision point
Toward I 89
6
38.1 mi into trip|~46m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
6
82.5 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 23
Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.52 one way
$27.05 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.88
$29.76
premium
$4.86
$16.09
$32.17
diesel
$5.61
$18.55
$37.09
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: 29.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.2
0
$8.82
$4.03
Efficient EV
21
0
$7.35
$3.36
EV Truck/SUV
33.6
0
$11.76
$5.38
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Winooski, VT
Late night
in Winooski on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lyndonville, VT
Late night
in Lyndonville on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 46m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will rely primarily on I-89, U.S. Route 2, and I-91 to navigate the distance. Expect a consistent, efficient pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 37.1 miles along I-89. While the route feels like a standard interstate drive, the transition between these major arteries keeps the experience moving quickly. You won't find many technical local roads here, so you can count on a steady, reliable rhythm behind the wheel for the duration of the 1 hour and 46 minute trek.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.1 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2; US 7 / Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 46m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2; US 7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Winooski, VT to Lyndonville, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
Saint Johnsbury
38.1 mi in|~46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 84 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 37.1 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: near the start (US 2; US 7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lyndonville, VT before heading back.
