How far is Cornwall, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Cornwall, VT to Williston, VT is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
39.79 mi
00h 56m
Flight
33.68 mi
54.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.68 mi
Kilometers
54.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.79 mi
Kilometers
64.04 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Wed, Apr 15, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Cornwall
Wed, Apr 15, 8:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cornwall
2026-04-15T06:08
Arrive Williston
Wed, Apr 15, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cornwall
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
Starksboro
VT

Town in Vermont

From Cornwall
21.8 mi
00h 28m
To Williston
18 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Lane

    75 m · 12 sec · Park Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fisher Road

    43 m · 7 sec · Fisher Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 30

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 30

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1266 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto North Pleasant Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto River Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  19. 19

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Williston Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cornwall 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 36%
River Road
5.13 mi · 13%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 10%
Saint George Road
3.68 mi · 9%
North Pleasant Street
2.94 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 30
2.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

Continue on Vermont Route 116

8.99 mi · 00h 13m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starksboro
00h 28m from Cornwall
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cornwall and Patchy Fog near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Starksboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Cornwall and 18 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cornwall and Patchy Fog near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Starksboro

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

27 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

30 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Westport station

32 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Montpelier station

36 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cornwall and Williston. Straight-line distance: 33.68 mi (54.2 km).

Cornwall

#1 Cornwall

Town in Vermont (United States)

Population1,198
Coordinates43.9608900, -73.2104000
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Lane (-73.210066, 43.960951)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.28 $12.57
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $6.00 $8.46 $16.91

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cornwall and Williston. The current time is 06:08:44.

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.