How far is Chittenden, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Chittenden, VT to Williston, VT is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
63.09 mi
01h 28m
Flight
50.77 mi
81.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.77 mi
Kilometers
81.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.09 mi
Kilometers
101.53 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Chittenden
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chittenden
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
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 Chittenden
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
Bristol
VT

Town in the United States

From Chittenden
33.6 mi
00h 44m
To Williston
29.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Holden Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Holden Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Mountain Top Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Mountain Top Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mountain Top Road

    38 m · 6 sec · Mountain Top Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Chittenden Road

    741 ft · 21 sec · Chittenden Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sangamon Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 7

    10.2 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 7

  9. 9

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  11. 11

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  24. 24

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  26. 26

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Williston Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chittenden 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 23%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 17%
U.S. Route 7
10.2 mi · 16%
Case Street
6 mi · 10%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 9%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Grove Street

Continue on Grove Street

10.9 mi · 00h 17m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 44m from Chittenden
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chittenden and Mostly Sunny near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Chittenden and 29.5 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 $8.80 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chittenden and Mostly Sunny near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

30 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

33 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

40 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chittenden and Williston. Straight-line distance: 50.77 mi (81.7 km).

Chittenden

#1 Chittenden

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates43.7078400, -72.9481600
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.948165, 43.70784)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.43 L · about $8.80
Round trip
$17.59
4.46 gal · 16.86 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.80 $17.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.94 $19.88
Premium $4.86 $10.83 $21.67
Diesel $6.00 $13.37 $26.75

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 Chittenden and Williston. The current time is 00:05:33.

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.