Origin
Winooski, VT
Late night in Winooski on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winooski, VT to Orange, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
52.5 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Orange, VT
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Trip Overview
This 52.5-mile journey from Winooski, VT, to Orange, VT, is a straightforward 1 hour and 10-minute drive that's perfectly suited for a single day trip. Primarily utilizing I-89, Vermont Route 62, and East Barre Road, this route keeps you mostly on highways, making it an efficient way to travel within the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of around $8, it's an economical option for a quick excursion. The drive offers a practical and direct path, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 39.6 mi | 46m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| East Barre Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| William Scott Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Spring Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Orange Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 39.6 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winooski, VT and Orange, 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
40 mi
·
46 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
8
Continue on VT 62
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 62
9
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 62
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 62
10
Turn right onto US 302; VT 14
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on US 302; VT 14
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
12
Continue on US 302
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Barre Road
13
Enter roundabout onto US 302
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Barre Road
14
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Barre Road
15
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Orange Road
16
Continue on US 302
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
William Scott Memorial Highway
17
Arrive at destination
US 302
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Winooski, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42.5 — 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
40.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
4
42.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
VT 62 / Vermont Route 62
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 62 / Vermont Route 62
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.45 one way
$16.90 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Orange, VT
Late night in Orange on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Waterbury, VT
26 mi in
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 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 10m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 84% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 39.6 miles on I-89, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. While the majority is highway driving, you'll transition to Vermont Route 62 and East Barre Road, offering a slight change in scenery and road type as you approach your destination. This blend ensures a dynamic, though still predominantly efficient, drive.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.6 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 62. 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 Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 8 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.
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 Orange, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Barre along the way.
Barre
40.7 mi in
|
~49m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.6 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 Orange, 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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