How far is Orange County, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Orange County, VT to Williston, VT is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
59.57 mi
01h 24m
Flight
45.42 mi
73.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.42 mi
Kilometers
73.1 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.57 mi
Kilometers
95.87 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Tue, Oct 13, 7:20 PM EDT
Return by in Orange County
Tue, Oct 13, 8:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange County
2026-10-13T17:56
Arrive Williston
Tue, Oct 13, 7:20 PM 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
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange County
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
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Orange County
28.3 mi
00h 42m
To Williston
31.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
56°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange County and Williston.

  1. 1

    Start on Vershire Riding School Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Vershire Riding School Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Goose Green Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Goose Green Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 113

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 113

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 110

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 110

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Williamstown Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Chelsea Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 14

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Falls Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · West Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Miller Road

    51 m · 11 sec · Miller Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 63

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 63

  12. 12

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

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    31.1 mi · 36 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 Orange County 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
31.3 mi · 53%
Vermont Route 110
4.37 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 113
4.25 mi · 7%
Chelsea Road
3.9 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 14
2.4 mi · 4%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

31.1 mi · 00h 36m

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 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
00h 42m from Orange County
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Orange County and Showers And Thunderstorms near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orange County to Williston?

The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 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?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Orange County and 31.2 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Orange County and Showers And Thunderstorms near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange County and Williston. Straight-line distance: 45.42 mi (73.1 km).

Orange County

#1 Orange County

County in Vermont, United States

Population28,837
Coordinates44.0056000, -72.3766100
Altitude564
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.377349, 44.004086)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.57
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $9.28 $18.57
Mid-grade $4.95 $10.40 $20.81
Premium $5.40 $11.34 $22.69
Diesel $6.38 $13.41 $26.81

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange County and Williston. The current time is 17:56:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.