How far is Johnson, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Johnson, VT to Williston, VT is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
32.09 mi
00h 46m
Flight
23.49 mi
37.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.49 mi
Kilometers
37.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.09 mi
Kilometers
51.64 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:03 PM EDT
Return by in Johnson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Williston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson
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
Westford
VT

Town in Vermont

From Johnson
16 mi
00h 23m
To Williston
16.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lower Main Street West

    3165 ft · 53 sec · Lower Main Street West

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    16.2 mi · 27 min · Vermont Route 15

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lee River Road

    64 m · 8 sec · Lee River Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Plains Road

    2843 ft · 1 min · Plains Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Skunk Hollow Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Skunk Hollow Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 117

    1542 ft · 26 sec · Vermont Route 117

  10. 10

    Continue on River Road

    1 km · 1 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Williston Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · North Williston Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson 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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15
16.2 mi · 51%
Vermont Route 15 West
8.13 mi · 25%
North Williston Road
3.14 mi · 10%
Skunk Hollow Road
2.48 mi · 8%
River Road
0.64 mi · 2%
Lower Main Street West
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 15

Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

16.2 mi · 00h 27m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westford
00h 23m from Johnson
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Johnson 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 Johnson to Williston?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Westford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Johnson and 16.1 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Johnson and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Westford

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

16 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

23 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Port Kent station

35 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

36 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Williston. Straight-line distance: 23.49 mi (37.81 km).

Johnson

#1 Johnson

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

Population3,619
Coordinates44.6356100, -72.6804000
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower Main Street West (-72.680407, 44.635636)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.04 $10.07
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $6.00 $6.78 $13.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson and Williston. The current time is 21:16:32.

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.