How far is Danville, VT from Williston, VT?
The driving distance from Danville, VT to Williston, VT is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danville and Williston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville and Williston.
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Start on Brainerd Street
49 m · 7 sec · Brainerd Street
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 2 East
18.9 mi · 22 min · U.S. Route 2 East
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Continue on School Street
997 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on High Street
3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road
23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road
35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on River Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Berlin Street
2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Keep slight right
716 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
1914 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Williston Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road
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Continue on North Williston Road
6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville and Williston.
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.
Memorial Drive
Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Danville 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 Danville to Williston?
The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Danville and 29.5 miles from Williston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Danville and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Williston.
Stop Ideas Near Montpelier
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montpelier.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Williston. Straight-line distance: 45.88 mi (73.83 km).
#1 Danville
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,105 |
| Coordinates | 44.4111700, -72.1392600 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williston
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,263 |
| Coordinates | 44.4375500, -73.0681800 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.10 | $20.21 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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