Trip from Shoreham, VT to Winooski, VT

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

46.1 mi

74 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 11m ★

6 AM

1h 17m

8 AM

1h 29m

10 AM

1h 21m

12 PM

1h 20m

3 PM

1h 22m

5 PM

1h 29m

8 PM

1h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shoreham, VT to Winooski, VT covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Vermont Route 22A, Ethan Allen Highway, Shelburne Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.7 miles on Vermont Route 22A. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.38 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

23 miles from Shoreham, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Shoreham, VT to Winooski, VT covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Vermont Route 22A is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

437 ft 166 ft

Total Climb

445 ft

Total Descent

589 ft

Highest Point

437 ft

~32.6 mi in

Elevation Range

271 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near VT 22A; VT 74 / Vermont Route 22A.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 46.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (VT 22A; VT 74 / Vermont Route 22A): Navigation decision point; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | VT 22A; VT 74 / Vermont Route 22A

At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A; VT 74 / Vermont Route 22A

Navigation decision point

7

40.8 mi into trip | ~1h 8m 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

6

42.3 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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

7

45.2 mi into trip | ~1h 14m 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

45.4 mi into trip | ~1h 15m 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 Along This Route

On the drive from Shoreham, VT to Winooski, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Albans along the way.

Saint Albans

40.8 mi in | ~1h 8m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Vermont Route 22A	18.7 mi	28m
Ethan Allen Highway	12.3 mi	19m
Shelburne Road	6.6 mi	13m
I 89	2.5 mi	3m
West Main Street	1.5 mi	4m
I 189	1.2 mi	1m
U.S. Route 7	0.9 mi	1m
East Allen Street	0.7 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Vermont Route 22A — 18.7 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shoreham, VT and Winooski, VT.

1

Start on VT 74

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Main Street

2

At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A; VT 74

19 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 22A

3

Continue on VT 22A

1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

4

Turn right onto Monkton Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Monkton Road

5

Turn left onto US 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

6

Continue on US 7

12 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

7

Continue on US 7

6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans Use the slight right / right lanes.

9

Merge onto I 189

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 189

Toward I 89

10

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

11

Merge onto I 89

2.5 mi · 3 min · I 89

12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction Use the left lane.

13

At end of road, turn left onto VT 15

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Allen Street

Use the straight lane.

14

Turn straight onto East Allen Street

17 ft · 0 sec · East Allen Street

15

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 23 miles from Shoreham, VT, or about 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.7 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 46.1 miles or 1h 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 23 miles or 37m 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 4m

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 Shoreham, 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 Shoreham, VT

This is one driving day of about 46.1 miles and 1h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shoreham, 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 Vermont Route 22A for about 18.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23 mi from Shoreham, VT · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, NY

23 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

Peru, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peru, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23 miles from Shoreham, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$7.38 one way

$14.76 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$8.09	$16.18
premium	$4.83	$8.76	$17.53
diesel	$5.64	$10.24	$20.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.8	$4.84	$2.21
Efficient EV	11.5	$4.03	$1.84
EV Truck/SUV	18.4	$6.45	$2.95

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Shoreham, VT

Late night in Shoreham on Monday

Local time

12:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winooski, VT

Late night in Winooski on Monday

Local time

12:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Peru, NY

23 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

9 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 17m 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 Shoreham, VT to Winooski, VT covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Vermont Route 22A, Ethan Allen Highway, Shelburne Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 23 miles from Shoreham, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.38 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 46.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (VT 22A; VT 74 / Vermont Route 22A): Navigation decision point; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Shoreham, VT to Winooski, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Albans along the way.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 166 ft to 437 ft elevation with about 445 ft of total climbing.