How far is Montgomery, VT from Williston, VT?
The driving distance from Montgomery, VT to Williston, VT is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Williston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Williston.
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Start on Fuller Bridge Road
6 m · 1 sec · Fuller Bridge Road
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Turn right onto On the Common
84 m · 8 sec · On the Common
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Montgomery Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 105 East
1.6 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 105 East
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Continue on Sampsonville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Sampsonville Road
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Continue on Elm Street
1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Main Street
2679 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 105
11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105
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Continue on Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road
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Continue on Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road
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Continue on Fairfax Road
1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 89
81 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
29.4 mi · 35 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 Montgomery and Williston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
29.4 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Montgomery and Mostly Sunny near Williston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Williston?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Saint Albans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Montgomery and 18 miles from Williston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montgomery and Mostly Sunny near Williston.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Albans
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 Saint Albans.
St. Albans station
Plattsburgh station
Rouses Point station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Williston. Straight-line distance: 38.45 mi (61.88 km).
#1 Montgomery
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 44.9025500, -72.6381800 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.37 | $20.75 |
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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