How far is Norwich, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Norwich, VT to Williston, VT is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
86.71 mi
01h 24m
Flight
62.57 mi
100.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.57 mi
Kilometers
100.69 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.71 mi
Kilometers
139.55 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Sat, May 30, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Norwich
Sat, May 30, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwich
2026-05-30T03:05
Arrive Williston
Sat, May 30, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwich
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
Brookfield
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Norwich
43.3 mi
00h 42m
To Williston
43.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2661 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    894 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    77.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  7. 7

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

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwich 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
77.6 mi · 89%
Main Street
5.54 mi · 6%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
US 2
0.36 mi
North Williston Road
0 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

77.3 mi · 01h 29m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
00h 42m from Norwich
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers leaving Norwich and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Norwich and 43.4 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers around Norwich and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

14 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

49 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Williston. Straight-line distance: 62.57 mi (100.69 km).

Norwich

#1 Norwich

Town in Vermont

Population3,401
Coordinates43.7153500, -72.3078700
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.308134, 43.715395)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.58 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.14
6.12 gal · 23.16 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.07 $24.14
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.64 $27.28
Premium $4.86 $14.87 $29.73
Diesel $6.00 $18.35 $36.70

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwich and Williston. The current time is 03:05:04.

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.