The drive from Winooski, VT to Woodstock, VT covers 90.5 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Vermont Route 12, Barnard Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68 miles on I 89.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.2 miles from Winooski, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
68 mi
1h 19m
Vermont Route 12
11 mi
19m
Barnard Road
2.9 mi
5m
River Street
1.9 mi
3m
Vermont Route 107
1.7 mi
3m
Creek Road
1.4 mi
2m
Elm Street
1 mi
2m
South Main Street
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 68 mi, about 1h 19m
Traffic on I-89
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,652 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,030
Quietest
1 AM
~46 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
35.9×
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 Woodstock, 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
68 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 89
7
Take the exit onto VT 107
0.3 mi·46 sec·VT 107
Exit 3Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
8
Turn right onto VT 107
1.7 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 107
9
Continue on VT 107
0.9 mi·1 min·South Main Street
10
Turn slight left onto VT 107
1.9 mi·3 min·River Street
11
Turn left onto VT 12
1.4 mi·2 min·Creek Road
12
Continue on VT 12
11 mi·19 min·Vermont Route 12
13
Continue on VT 12
2.9 mi·5 min·Barnard Road
14
Continue on VT 12
1.0 mi·2 min·Elm Street
15
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi·13 sec·Pleasant Street
16
Turn right onto Bond Street
312 ft·17 sec·Bond Street
17
Turn right onto US 4; VT 12
519 ft·21 sec·Central Street
18
Turn left onto Mechanic Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·Mechanic Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto Court Street
101 ft·5 sec·Court Street
20
Turn right
165 ft·12 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 45.2 miles from Winooski, VT, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 54m 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 Woodstock, 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 90.5 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 68 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 90.4 — 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
69 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|VT 107
Take the exit onto VT 107 toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
6
90.4 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|Court Street
At end of road, turn right onto Court Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.08 one way
$30.15 round trip
$4.23/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.70
$16.73
$33.46
premium
$5.07
$18.05
$36.10
diesel
$5.60
$19.95
$39.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.2
0
$9.50
$4.34
Efficient EV
22.6
0
$7.92
$3.62
EV Truck/SUV
36.2
0
$12.67
$5.79
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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 Sep 5, 2026
Origin
Winooski, VT
Afternoon
in Winooski on Saturday
Local time
4:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 3 to 7 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Woodstock, VT
Afternoon
in Woodstock on Saturday
Local time
4:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 2 mph8% chanceLive 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
2h 1m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
90.5 mi in 2h 1m, mostly highway — 68 mi of that is on I 89.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68 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 12. 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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 13 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,636 ft191 ft
Total Climb
1,966 ft
Total Descent
1,454 ft
Highest Point
1,636 ft
~51.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,446 ft
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 Woodstock, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
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
Woodstock is a quaint little shire town in the state of Vermont. The town holds its pertaining country seat, and is known for its old town buildings. The little town looks nearly the same as it did over one hundred years ago.
Top landmarks
•Billings Farm Museum — Museum and active dairy farm in Woodstock, Vermont
•George Perkins Marsh Boyhood Home — architectural centerpiece of Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park...
•Taftsville Covered Bridge — historic covered bridge in Woodstock, Vermont, USA
The longest stretch is about 68 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodstock, VT before heading back.
