How far is Northfield, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Northfield, VT to Williston, VT is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.62 mi
00h 44m
Flight
28.39 mi
45.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.39 mi
Kilometers
45.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.62 mi
Kilometers
62.16 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Fri, Apr 10, 6:31 PM EDT
Return by in Northfield
Fri, Apr 10, 7:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northfield
2026-04-10T17:47
Arrive Williston
Fri, Apr 10, 6:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Northfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Northfield
14.2 mi
00h 22m
To Williston
24.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 22m from Northfield
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Northfield and Rain Showers Likely near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Williston?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Northfield and 24.4 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Northfield and Rain Showers Likely near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
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Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Williston. Straight-line distance: 28.39 mi (45.69 km).

Northfield

#1 Northfield

Town in Washington County, Vermont

Population6,504
Coordinates44.1511700, -72.6565000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-72.656559, 44.150709)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.16 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.73
2.72 gal · 10.32 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.37 $10.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.06 $12.12
Premium $4.86 $6.61 $13.21
Diesel $6.00 $8.16 $16.31

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Northfield and Williston. The current time is 17:47:10.

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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.