Origin
Newbury, VT
Night in Newbury on Sunday
Local time
11:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newbury, VT to Winooski, VT
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
81.9 mi
132 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
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6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newbury, VT
Andrea Davis
Winooski, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Newbury to Winooski, you are looking at a straightforward 81.9-mile journey across Vermont. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 54 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a estimated fuel cost of $13, it is a budget-friendly route that stays entirely within the Northeast region. Because the drive is relatively short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. Whether you are heading to the Winooski area for business or leisure, the efficiency of this transit allows for maximum flexibility in your daily schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41 miles from Newbury, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 69% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. You will primarily navigate via I-89, the William Scott Memorial Highway, and the Scott Highway. Prepare for a consistent pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.8 miles on I-89. While the transition between these roads keeps the drive moving quickly, the experience is defined by the high-speed nature of the interstate system. Expect a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding local backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and William Scott Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Main Street South.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 7 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 5 / Main Street South): Navigation decision point; at 41 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.3 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 5 / Main Street South
At end of road, turn left onto US 5 / Main Street South
Navigation decision point
6
41 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
5
41.3 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
81.1 mi into trip
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~1h 52m 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
5
81.3 mi into trip
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~1h 52m in
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VT 15 / East Allen Street
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15 / East Allen Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Newbury, VT to Winooski, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
Burlington
41 mi in
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~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 39.8 mi | 46m |
| William Scott Memorial Highway | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Scott Highway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| U.S. Route 5 North | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Route 302 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Route 302 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| East Barre Road | 3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 39.8 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbury, VT and Winooski, VT.
1
Start on Chapel Street
150 ft
·
6 sec
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Chapel Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 5
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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Main Street South
3
Continue on US 5
4.8 mi
·
7 min
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U.S. Route 5 North
4
Continue on US 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street North
5
Turn left onto US 302
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Mill Street
6
Continue on US 302
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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U.S. Route 302
7
Continue on US 302
4.7 mi
·
7 min
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Route 302
8
Continue on US 302
7.9 mi
·
11 min
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Scott Highway
9
Continue on US 302
9.6 mi
·
14 min
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William Scott Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
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Orange Road
11
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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East Barre Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 302
67 ft
·
1 sec
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East Barre Road
13
Continue on US 302
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Barre Road
14
Continue on US 302
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
15
Continue on US 302; VT 14
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
16
Turn left onto VT 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 62
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
18
Merge onto I 89
40 mi
·
46 min
·
I 89
Use the none lane.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction
Use the left lane.
20
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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East Allen Street
Use the none lane.
21
Turn straight onto East Allen Street
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Allen Street
22
Arrive at destination
East Allen Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick sub-two-hour trip, you have the advantage of planning your departure time around your own preferences rather than worrying about mid-trip lodging. Keep in mind that with zero scheduled stops in the data, you should fuel up your vehicle before hitting the road to ensure you stick to your $13 estimate. Because the majority of your time is spent on I-89, monitor traffic reports for that specific corridor before you leave Newbury to avoid any unexpected delays. Use the simplicity of this 81.9-mile route to your benefit by keeping a steady pace, as the lack of required stops means you can reach Winooski without needing to break up the drive.
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 41 miles from Newbury, VT, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.8 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 1h 5m 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 38m
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 Newbury, 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 Newbury, VT
This is one driving day of about 81.9 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newbury, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 39.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41 mi from Newbury, VT · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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
Arriving in Winooski, VT
The final approach into Winooski, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Winooski, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.11 one way
$26.22 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $14.37 | $28.74 |
| premium | $4.83 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.20 | $36.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.47 | $5.24 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Winooski, VT
Night in Winooski on Sunday
Local time
11:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
41 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
1h 54m 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 Newbury, VT to Winooski, VT covers 81.9 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, William Scott Memorial Highway, Scott Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41 miles from Newbury, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.11 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Main Street South): Navigation decision point; at 41 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.3 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Newbury, VT to Winooski, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
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