The drive from Londonderry, VT to Winooski, VT covers 101.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 7, Ethan Allen Highway, North Pleasant Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37 miles on US 7.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.32 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Londonderry, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 101.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 101.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 7 and Ethan Allen Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 37 miles on US 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 37 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and Ethan Allen Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near VT 100 / Vermont Route 100.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 96.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
7
96.1 mi into trip|~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right / right lanes.
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
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97.6 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
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100.6 mi into trip|~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction
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100.7 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|VT 15 / East Allen Street
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15 / East Allen Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Londonderry, VT to Winooski, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Albans along the way.
Saint Albans
96.1 mi in|~2h 33m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 7
37 mi
1h 1m
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi
19m
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi
13m
Vermont Route 155
9.9 mi
14m
Vermont Route 103
8 mi
12m
Vermont Route 100
7.5 mi
11m
Shelburne Road
6.6 mi
13m
U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 37 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry, VT and Winooski, VT.
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Start on VT 11
372 ft·13 sec·Vermont Route 11
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Turn right onto VT 100
4.6 mi·7 min·Vermont Route 100
3
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi·2 min·Main Street
4
Continue on VT 100
2.9 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 100
5
Continue on VT 155
9.9 mi·14 min·Vermont Route 155
6
Continue on VT 155
0.1 mi·21 sec·Weston Road
7
Turn left onto VT 140; VT 155
452 ft·13 sec·Vermont Route 140
8
Turn right onto VT 155
0.3 mi·41 sec·Village Street
9
Merge onto VT 103
8.0 mi·12 min·Vermont Route 103
10
Turn right onto US 7
37 mi·1 hr 1 min·US 7
11
Enter roundabout onto US 7
375 ft·14 sec·North Pleasant Street
12
Continue on US 7
10 mi·13 min·North Pleasant Street
13
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi·4 min·U.S. Route 7
14
Continue on US 7
12 mi·19 min·Ethan Allen Highway
15
Continue on US 7
6.6 mi·13 min·Shelburne Road
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint AlbansUse the slight right / right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 189
1.2 mi·1 min·I 189
Toward I 89
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
19
Merge onto I 89
2.5 mi·3 min·I 89
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex JunctionUse the left lane.
21
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15
0.7 mi·2 min·East Allen Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn straight onto East Allen Street
17 ft·0 sec·East Allen Street
23
Arrive at destination
East Allen Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 50.7 miles from Londonderry, VT, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37 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 22 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 1h 21m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winooski, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Londonderry, 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 Londonderry, VT
This is one driving day of about 101.4 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Londonderry, 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 US 7 for about 37 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.7 mi from Londonderry, VT
· 1h 21m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.32 one way
$32.65 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$17.96
$35.92
premium
$4.86
$19.42
$38.84
diesel
$5.61
$22.39
$44.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.4
0
$10.65
$4.87
Efficient EV
25.4
0
$8.87
$4.06
EV Truck/SUV
40.6
0
$14.20
$6.49
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Londonderry, VT
Night
in Londonderry on Friday
Local time
11:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Winooski, VT
Night
in Winooski on Friday
Local time
11:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Brandon, VT
51 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
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
2h 42m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Londonderry, VT to Winooski, VT covers 101.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 7, Ethan Allen Highway, North Pleasant Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.7 miles from Londonderry, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 96.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Londonderry, VT to Winooski, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Albans along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
