How far is Morrisville, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Morrisville, VT to Williston, VT is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
36.46 mi
00h 47m
Flight
24.69 mi
39.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.69 mi
Kilometers
39.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.46 mi
Kilometers
58.67 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Morrisville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrisville
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
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 Morrisville
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
Waterbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Morrisville
18.2 mi
00h 23m
To Williston
18.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 Morrisville and Williston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Portland Street

    7 m · 2 sec · Portland Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lower Main Street

    600 ft · 13 sec · Lower Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jersey Heights

    2368 ft · 47 sec · Jersey Heights

  4. 4

    Continue on Laporte Road

    889 ft · 23 sec · Laporte Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Laporte Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pucker Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    720 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 100

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrisville 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
14.5 mi · 40%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 17%
Laporte Road
4.81 mi · 13%
Pucker Street
2.65 mi · 7%
Waterbury Road
2.23 mi · 6%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

14.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 23m from Morrisville
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Morrisville and 18.3 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

33 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and Williston. Straight-line distance: 24.69 mi (39.73 km).

Morrisville

#1 Morrisville

Village in the U.

Population2,090
Coordinates44.5617200, -72.5984500
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland Street (-72.598405, 44.561723)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

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 Morrisville and Williston. The current time is 23:43:38.

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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.