Origin
Sutton, VT
Afternoon in Sutton on Saturday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sutton, VT to Winooski, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
91.5 mi
147 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sutton, VT
Josef Traxler
Winooski, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sutton, VT to Winooski, VT covers 91.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, U.S. Route 2 West, U.S. Route 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.2 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.73 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
45.7 miles from Sutton, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 37.2 mi | 43m |
| U.S. Route 2 West | 25.4 mi | 28m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| I 91 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Calendar Brook Road | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| Lynburke Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 37.2 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutton, VT and Winooski, VT.
1
Start on Burke Road
182 ft
·
12 sec
·
Burke Road
2
Turn left onto Center Street
157 ft
·
4 sec
·
Center Street
3
Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road
4.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Calendar Brook Road
4
Turn straight onto US 5
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lynburke Road
5
Continue on US 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 5
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Depot Street
7
Continue on US 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
8
Continue on US 5
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Memorial Drive
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 91
10
Merge onto I 91
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
12
Keep slight left at fork
211 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn left onto US 2
25 mi
·
28 min
·
U.S. Route 2 West
14
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
15
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
16
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
17
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
18
Enter roundabout onto US 2
74 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
19
Continue on US 2
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
20
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
21
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
22
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
24
Merge onto I 89
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 89
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction
Use the left lane.
26
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Allen Street
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn straight onto East Allen Street
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Allen Street
28
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 45.7 miles from Sutton, VT, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.2 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m
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 Sutton, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Sutton, VT
This is one driving day of about 91.5 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Sutton, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 37.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Sutton, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 90.8 — 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
|
Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
90.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m 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
90.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.73 one way
$29.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $16.21 | $32.41 |
| premium | $4.86 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
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: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.61 | $4.39 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
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.
Destination
Winooski, VT
Afternoon in Winooski on Saturday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Cabot, VT
46 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 2m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
91.5 mi in 2h 2m, mostly highway — 37.2 mi of that is on I 89.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.2 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 2 West. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 91.5 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: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Sutton, VT to Winooski, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
Montpelier
16.4 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 91.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.2 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Winooski, VT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winooski, VT before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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