How far is Brookfield, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Brookfield, VT to Williston, VT is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.04 mi
00h 49m
Flight
35.71 mi
57.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.71 mi
Kilometers
57.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.04 mi
Kilometers
70.88 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Wed, Apr 22, 8:20 PM EDT
Return by in Brookfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookfield
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Williston
Wed, Apr 22, 8:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookfield
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
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From Brookfield
22 mi
00h 24m
To Williston
22.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Brookfield and Williston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stone Road

    4.9 mi · 12 min · Stone Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 64

    1644 ft · 29 sec · Vermont Route 64

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier

    918 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    35.1 mi · 41 min

  6. 6

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

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
35.3 mi · 80%
Stone Road
4.94 mi · 11%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 5%
West Main Street
0.98 mi · 2%
US 2
0.36 mi · 1%
Vermont Route 64
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

35.1 mi · 00h 41m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 24m from Brookfield
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Brookfield 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 Brookfield to Williston?

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Brookfield and 22.1 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlesex, 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 Middlesex.

RAIL

Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield and Williston. Straight-line distance: 35.71 mi (57.47 km).

Brookfield

#1 Brookfield

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population1,343
Coordinates44.0422900, -72.6034400
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.603421, 44.042304)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.88 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.1 gal · 11.76 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.11 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.86 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.00 $9.30 $18.59

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookfield and Williston. The current time is 19:31:21.

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.