Origin
Winooski, VT
Late night in Winooski on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winooski, VT to Milton, 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
22m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winooski, VT
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Milton, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Winooski to Milton, Vermont, you are looking at a short 13.5-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 22 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. You will primarily navigate via I-89, U.S. Route 7, and River Street to connect these two Northeast towns. With a fuel budget of just $2, this is an incredibly economical drive for your itinerary. Given the brief duration, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you to easily manage this trip in an afternoon or morning. It is a straightforward, practical route that gets you between these Vermont locations with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| U.S. Route 2 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Allen Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 6.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winooski, VT and Milton, VT.
1
Start on East Allen Street
182 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Allen Street
2
Turn right onto US 2; US 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 2; US 7
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 89 North: Saint Albans, Champlain Islands
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 89
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
7
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
12 sec
8
Turn left onto US 2
481 ft
·
16 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 7
10
Turn straight onto Railroad Street
323 ft
·
10 sec
·
Railroad Street
11
Turn left onto River Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
12
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 2; US 7 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 2; US 7 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 North: Saint Albans, Champlain Islands
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 89 North: Saint Albans, Champlain Isla...
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colc...
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 7 / U.S. Route 7
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Milton, VT
Late night in Milton on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
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
22m 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 22-minute journey is characterized by a highway-focused profile, with 78% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your momentum on the interstate, including a 6.2-mile stretch on I-89 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. The personality of the road shifts from the initial local connections on River Street to the faster pace of the highway, before eventually transitioning onto U.S. Route 7. Expect a consistent, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding backroads tour. By keeping to the main roads, you ensure a predictable pace for the entirety of the 13.5-mile trip.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 7. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2; US 7 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.5 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: near the start (US 2; US 7 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Winooski, VT and Milton, VT, road signs point toward Champlain Islands and Colchester.
Champlain Islands
1.1 mi in
|
~2m
Colchester
7.5 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on I 89. 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 Milton, 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: near the start (US 2; US 7 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milton, 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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