Origin
Winooski, VT
Morning in Winooski on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winooski, VT to Waitsfield, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Waitsfield, VT
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Trip Overview
Winooski to Waitsfield is 40.4 miles and takes about 57 minutes via I 89 and Vermont Route 100, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, traveling from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. For the most part, you'll be on the interstate, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. It’s a relatively short drive, so you can easily fit it into a single day without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 26.2 mi | 31m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 100 South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Spring Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Allen Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 26.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winooski, VT and Waitsfield, 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
26 mi
·
31 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
8
Turn right onto VT 100
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
9
Enter roundabout onto US 2; VT 100
154 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Continue on US 2; VT 100
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on US 2; VT 100
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
12
Turn right onto VT 100
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Vermont Route 100
13
At end of road, turn right onto VT 100
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Vermont Route 100 South
14
Continue on VT 100
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
VT 100
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.7 — 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
27.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
5
27.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.01 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Waitsfield, VT
Morning in Waitsfield on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Waterbury, VT
20 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
1 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
57m 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 drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 84% of the route utilizing major roads like I 89. You'll experience a longest stretch of 26.2 miles on I 89, which provides a consistent, faster pace. While the initial part of your journey is interstate, the latter portion transitions to Vermont Route 100, offering a change of scenery as you approach your destination. Expect a smooth and direct experience for the majority of this trip.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 100. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 9 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 Waitsfield, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Stowe along the way.
Stowe
27.3 mi in
|
~33m
About the Cities
Arriving in Waitsfield, VT
Full guide →Waitsfield is a ski resort town in Central Vermont. Mad River Glen and Sugarbush are both nearby.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 26.2 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 Waitsfield, 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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