Winooski, VT Road Trips
Drivers starting from Winooski, VT have 15 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 83 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Winooski, VT spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
17
Longest Drive
178.2 mi
Whitingham, VT
Quickest Drive
28m
Underhill, VT
Plan Around Winooski, VT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Winooski, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Winooski, VT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Winooski, VT
Winooski, VT to Whitingham, VT
Winooski, VT to Wilmington, VT
Winooski, VT to Westminster, VT
Winooski, VT to Mount Holly, VT
Winooski, VT to Concord, VT
Winooski, VT to Lyndon, VT
Winooski, VT to West Rutland, VT
Winooski, VT to Coventry, VT
Winooski, VT to Royalton, VT
Winooski, VT to Mendon, VT
Winooski, VT to Troy, VT
Winooski, VT to Wolcott, VT
Winooski, VT to Plainfield, VT
Winooski, VT to Swanton, VT
Winooski, VT to Underhill, VT
Driving from Winooski, VT
On average, trips departing from Winooski, VT run 83 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 53m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 178 miles (3h 43m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Winooski, VT are Whitingham, VT (178.2 mi, 3h 43m), Wilmington, VT (170.2 mi, 3h 31m), Westminster, VT (135.1 mi, 2h 39m), Mount Holly, VT (85.7 mi, 2h 18m), and Concord, VT (85.2 mi, 1h 50m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in VT currently averages around $4.21 per gallon. For the typical 83-mile trip from Winooski, VT, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 15 mapped routes leaving Winooski, VT and 2 routes heading into Winooski, VT, covering 17 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 178 miles.
The longest mapped route from Winooski, VT covers 178 miles and takes approximately 3h 43m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.
The average route from Winooski, VT runs about 83 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.21/gallon for regular), the average 83-mile trip from Winooski, VT costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Winooski, VT include Whitingham, VT, Wilmington, VT, Westminster, VT and Mount Holly, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Winooski, VT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,198
Median Income
$77,020
Median Home Value
$350,700
Median Age
32.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Winooski, VT.
Methodist Episcopal Church of Winooski
church building in Winooski, United States of America
Winooski Falls Mill District
historical district
City data from Wikidata (Q993232), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Winooski, VT
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.
Winooski has some classic New England mills located along the river. They have all been converted into office space or housing, but the exteriors remain unchanged. The Winooski River marks the southern border of the city and there are a set of rapids and a waterfall located just south of downtown.
1 Winooski Nature Trail (Winooski River Walk), 54 Winooski Falls Way. (updated Sep 2020)
Papa Frank's, 13 West Center St., ☏ +1 802 655-2423. Longtime residents love this place, but most likely for nostalgic reasons since it isn't particularly good compared with other Italian restaurants in the area. Still, the interior probably hasn't changed since it opened who knows how long ago and it's quite cheap. Consider it a cultural experience. Tiny Thai, 24 Main St, ☏ +1 802 655-4888. Probably the most popular Thai restaurant in the area if not the entire state. It's almost always busy, but the service is fast so you won't have to wait too long for a table. They'll serve you Americanized Thai food if that's what you want, but there is also an authentic Thai menu full of spicy dishes. Pho Dang, 215 Main St, ☏ +1 802 655-0707. Misery Loves Company, 46 Main St, ☏ +1 802-497-3989. Tu-Sa 11AM-3PM (Su 2PM) Th-Sa 5-10PM. Lunch time sandwich shop that turns into a gourmet dinner spot three nights a week. For lunch, think fried chicken or portobello mushroom sandwiches. Dinner is pretty much whatever they feel like cooking. This restaurant started out as a food truck and was a semi-finalist for a James Beard Award. Sneaker's Bistro, 28 Main St., ☏ +1 802 655-9081. Always packed breakfast and lunch spot with all your favorites as well as some harder to find dishes like chicken & waffles.
Monkey House. Popular bar located downtown. Live music.
Winooski is a very small city. Most people should have no problem walking anywhere they need to go. Winooski is built on a hill, but most attractions are located downtown which is at the bottom of the hill. There is a busy traffic circle at the center of town and pedestrians should be sure to use marked crosswalks when crossing. Cycling is also a good option for getting around the city. Some of the larger streets have bike lanes and traffic generally moves at low speeds. Winooski is served by the Riverside and Essex Junction routes of CCTA. Both provide access to downtown. For a city of its size, getting around by car can be surprisingly difficult. Parking can be hard to find at times and traffic moves particularly slowly at rush hour. As the city is small in area, you are probably better off parking your vehicle and exploring the city on foot.
Travel tips adapted from Winooski on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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