How far is Ferrisburgh, VT from Williston, VT?
The driving distance from Ferrisburgh, VT to Williston, VT is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ferrisburgh and Williston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferrisburgh and Williston.
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Start on Ethan Allen Highway
10.7 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Shelburne Road
6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 89
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
1016 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Saint George Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Saint George Road
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Turn right onto Williston Road
2.3 mi · 5 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 Ferrisburgh 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.
Ethan Allen Highway
Start on Ethan Allen Highway
10.7 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Ferrisburgh 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 Ferrisburgh to Williston?
The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shelburne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Ferrisburgh and 9.9 miles from Williston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Ferrisburgh and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Williston.
Stop Ideas Near Shelburne
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 Shelburne.
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Westport station
Waterbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ferrisburgh and Williston. Straight-line distance: 18.28 mi (29.42 km).
#1 Ferrisburgh
Town in the United States
| Population | 2,691 |
| Coordinates | 44.2056100, -73.2462300 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
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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