How far is Grand Isle, VT from Williston, VT?
The driving distance from Grand Isle, VT to Williston, VT is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Isle and Williston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Isle and Williston.
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Start on East Shore North
69 m · 10 sec · East Shore North
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 2
14.5 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 2
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Take the ramp slight right
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 17 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 Grand Isle 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.
U.S. Route 2
Turn left onto U.S. Route 2
14.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle to Williston?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Grand Isle and 15.7 miles from Williston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Grand Isle and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Williston.
Stop Ideas Near Colchester
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 Colchester.
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Plattsburgh station
St. Albans station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Isle and Williston. Straight-line distance: 22.57 mi (36.32 km).
#1 Grand Isle
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,115 |
| Coordinates | 44.7225400, -73.2923500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
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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