Winooski to Whitingham is 178.2 miles and takes about 3h 43m via I 89, I 91, and VT 9, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, connecting the Northeast region from start to finish. With over 90% of the drive on highways, it's a straightforward path. Expect a full day's drive, but it's manageable without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.1 miles from Winooski, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
89.5 mi
1h 44m
I 91
60.4 mi
1h 9m
Vermont Route 9
11.3 mi
18m
Vermont Route 100
9.2 mi
14m
Marlboro Road
4.2 mi
7m
Western Avenue
1.7 mi
4m
East Spring Street
0.4 mi
1m
East Allen Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 89.5 mi, about 1h 44m
Traffic on I-89
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 50 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,385 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,815
Quietest
1 AM
~40 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
34.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 98 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winooski, VT and Whitingham, 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
90 mi·1 hr 44 min·I 89
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
9
Merge onto I 91
60 mi·1 hr 9 min·I 91
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Exit 2Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
11
Turn right
166 ft·4 sec
Toward VT 9 West
12
Merge onto VT 9
1.7 mi·4 min·Western Avenue
13
Continue on VT 9
4.2 mi·7 min·Marlboro Road
14
Continue on VT 9
11 mi·18 min·Vermont Route 9
15
Turn left onto VT 100
5.5 mi·8 min·Vermont Route 100
16
At end of road, turn right onto VT 100
3.7 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 100
17
Arrive at destination
VT 100
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 178.2-mile drive, consider an early morning start to maximize your daylight hours. The total duration is under 4 hours, so you can comfortably complete it in one day. Your fuel cost is estimated at $29, so ensure your tank is full before departing Winooski. The longest stretch without a major turn is 89.5 miles on I 89, so plan for a mid-drive break if needed. Take advantage of the relatively short distance to be flexible with your departure time.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.1 miles from Winooski, VT, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.5 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 39 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.1 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitingham, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Winooski, VT
This is one driving day of about 178.2 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Winooski, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 89.5 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 151.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
5
90.6 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
6
90.8 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
6
151.4 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.81 one way
$61.63 round trip
$4.39/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.90
$34.37
$68.74
premium
$5.27
$36.98
$73.96
diesel
$6.28
$44.03
$88.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.5
0
$18.71
$8.55
Efficient EV
44.6
0
$15.59
$7.13
EV Truck/SUV
71.3
0
$24.95
$11.40
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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 Oct 23, 2026
Origin
Winooski, VT
Morning
in Winooski on Saturday
Local time
8:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Partly Cloudy
E 2 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Whitingham, VT
Morning
in Whitingham on Saturday
Local time
8:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
26°F
Partly Cloudy
N 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
57°F
Springfield, VT
89 mi in
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
4 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
3h 43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 96% of the 178.2 miles on major roads like I 89 and I 91. You'll experience a longest stretch of 89.5 miles on I 89 before transitioning to Vermont Route 9. The highway portion offers consistent cruising, while the latter part will involve more local road characteristics as you approach your destination.
96% 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: 89.5 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. 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 3h 43m 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 90.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,180 ft191 ft
Total Climb
3,575 ft
Total Descent
2,179 ft
Highest Point
2,180 ft
~165.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,990 ft
Notable High Points
2,180 ft at ~165.5 miles+595 ft prominence
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 Whitingham, VT, road signs point toward White River and Bennington.
Winooski is a city of 7,997 (2020) in Northwest Vermont across the Winooski River from Burlington. It is both the most densely populated and smallest city by area in the state. Affectionately referred to by some as "Burlington's Brooklyn," "The 'Noosk," and the "Onion City," Winooski is an up-and-coming dining destination in the area and is developing an arty vibe.
Top landmarks
•Methodist Episcopal Church of Winooski — church building in Winooski, United States of America
•Winooski Falls Mill District — historical district
The longest stretch is about 89.5 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 90.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Whitingham, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
