How far is Newbury, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Newbury, VT to Williston, VT is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
72.5 mi
01h 44m
Flight
55.76 mi
89.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.76 mi
Kilometers
89.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.5 mi
Kilometers
116.67 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM EDT
Return by in Newbury
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newbury
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Barre
VT

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

From Newbury
36.2 mi
00h 52m
To Williston
36.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chapel Street

    46 m · 6 sec · Chapel Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street South

    1766 ft · 30 sec · Main Street South

  3. 3

    Continue on U.S. Route 5 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5 North

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street North

    3133 ft · 1 min · Main Street North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    2280 ft · 39 sec · Mill Street

  6. 6

    Continue on U.S. Route 302

    3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 302

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 302

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Route 302

  8. 8

    Continue on Scott Highway

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Scott Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 min · William Scott Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Orange Road

    1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Barre Road

    2170 ft · 38 sec · East Barre Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road

    20 m · 1 sec · East Barre Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 62

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 62

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    27.7 mi · 32 min

  19. 19

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

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newbury and Williston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
28 mi · 39%
William Scott Memorial Highway
9.62 mi · 13%
Scott Highway
7.89 mi · 11%
U.S. Route 5 North
4.8 mi · 7%
Route 302
4.73 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 62
4.37 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

27.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barre
00h 52m from Newbury
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Newbury 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 Newbury to Williston?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Newbury and 36.3 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newbury and Mostly Sunny near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Barre

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

11 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

25 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

33 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

58 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newbury and Williston. Straight-line distance: 55.76 mi (89.74 km).

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#1 Newbury

Town in Vermont

Population2,145
Coordinates44.0792300, -72.0584200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Newbury (-72.05842, 44.07923)
End: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.41 $22.82
Premium $4.86 $12.44 $24.87
Diesel $6.00 $15.35 $30.70

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 Newbury and Williston. The current time is 08:58:52.

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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.