How far is Dorset, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Dorset, VT to Williston, VT is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
94.86 mi
02h 07m
Flight
81.74 mi
131.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.74 mi
Kilometers
131.54 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.86 mi
Kilometers
152.66 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Fri, May 15, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Dorset
Fri, May 15, 12:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dorset
2026-05-15T08:20
Arrive Williston
Fri, May 15, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dorset
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Shoreham
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Dorset
49.8 mi
01h 03m
To Williston
45 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, May 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
63°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 30

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 30

  2. 2

    Continue on Vermont Route 30

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 30

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 149

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 149

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    2425 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Street

    901 ft · 18 sec · North Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 22A

    10.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto North Park Place

    652 ft · 12 sec · North Park Place

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 22A North

    39.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vermont Route 22A North

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  16. 16

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction

    1016 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Saint George Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Williston Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 22A North
39.2 mi · 41%
Vermont Route 30
13.5 mi · 14%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 13%
State Highway 22A
10.2 mi · 11%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 7%
I 89 South
3.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 22A North

Continue on Vermont Route 22A North

39.2 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
81.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreham
01h 03m from Dorset
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Dorset and Chance Rain Showers near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Shoreham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Dorset and 45 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.22 one way or $26.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Dorset and Chance Rain Showers near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Shoreham

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

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

RAIL

Ticonderoga station

8 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Port Henry station

19 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Castleton station

33 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

34 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dorset and Williston. Straight-line distance: 81.74 mi (131.54 km).

Dorset

#1 Dorset

Town in Vermont

Population1,937
Coordinates43.2548000, -73.0987200
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 30 (-73.098738, 43.254791)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.67 L · about $13.22
Round trip
$26.43
6.7 gal · 25.34 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.22 $26.43
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $4.86 $16.27 $32.55
Diesel $6.00 $20.09 $40.18

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dorset and Williston. The current time is 08:20:16.

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.