How far is Barnet, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Barnet, VT to Williston, VT is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.6 mi
01h 29m
Flight
51.26 mi
82.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.26 mi
Kilometers
82.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.6 mi
Kilometers
120.05 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Barnet
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnet
2026-04-22T23:29
Arrive Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barnet
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plainfield
VT

Town in Vermont

From Barnet
38.1 mi
00h 44m
To Williston
36.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barnet and Williston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barnet and Williston.

  1. 1

    Start on Anderson Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Anderson Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Monument Circle

    42 m · 6 sec · Monument Circle

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    1569 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bimson Drive

    117 m · 9 sec · Bimson Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 91

    1056 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier

    1029 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 2 West

    25.6 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  9. 9

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  10. 10

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  12. 12

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road

    23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road

    35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road

  15. 15

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    716 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnet and Williston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
26.4 mi · 35%
U.S. Route 2 West
25.6 mi · 34%
I 91
10.2 mi · 14%
U.S. Route 2
7.11 mi · 10%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 3%
River Street
1.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2 West

Turn right onto U.S. Route 2 West

25.6 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
00h 44m from Barnet
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Barnet and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barnet to Williston?

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Barnet and 36.5 miles from Williston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Barnet and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plainfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.

RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

27 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

44 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

52 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnet and Williston. Straight-line distance: 51.26 mi (82.49 km).

Barnet

#1 Barnet

Town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States

Population1,615
Coordinates44.2970100, -72.0492600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson Street (-72.049493, 44.297)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.75
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.38 $20.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.72 $23.44
Premium $4.86 $12.78 $25.55
Diesel $6.00 $15.77 $31.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Barnet and Williston. The current time is 23:29:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.