How far is Middlebury (village), VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Middlebury (village), VT to Williston, VT is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.46 mi
01h 03m
Flight
29.58 mi
47.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.58 mi
Kilometers
47.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.46 mi
Kilometers
63.5 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 PM EDT
Return by in Middlebury (village)
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlebury (village)
2026-04-18T20:31
Arrive Williston
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlebury (village)
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
Starksboro
VT

Town in Vermont

From Middlebury (village)
19.7 mi
00h 31m
To Williston
19.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middlebury (village) and Williston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury (village) and Williston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    158 m · 32 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Maple Street

    548 ft · 24 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Middle Seymour Street

    158 m · 26 sec · Middle Seymour Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Seymour Street

    108 m · 14 sec · Seymour Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Elm Street

    693 ft · 25 sec · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto River Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  19. 19

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Williston Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlebury (village) 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 36%
River Road
5.13 mi · 13%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 10%
Saint George Road
3.68 mi · 9%
North Pleasant Street
2.73 mi · 7%
Williston Road
2.33 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

Continue on Vermont Route 116

8.99 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starksboro
00h 31m from Middlebury (village)
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Middlebury (village) and Partly Sunny near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middlebury (village) to Williston?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Starksboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Middlebury (village) and 19.8 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Middlebury (village) and Partly Sunny near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Starksboro

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

27 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

30 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Westport station

32 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Montpelier station

36 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury (village) and Williston. Straight-line distance: 29.58 mi (47.61 km).

Middlebury (village)

#1 Middlebury (village)

Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States

Population6,588
Coordinates44.0155300, -73.1693700
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Middlebury (village) (-73.16937, 44.01553)
End: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.27 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.78 gal · 10.54 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.20 $12.39
Premium $4.86 $6.75 $13.51
Diesel $6.00 $8.34 $16.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlebury (village) and Williston. The current time is 20:31:26.

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.