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

The driving distance from Orleans County, VT to Williston, VT is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
64.88 mi
01h 31m
Flight
48.72 mi
78.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.72 mi
Kilometers
78.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.88 mi
Kilometers
104.42 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Wed, Oct 14, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Orleans County
Wed, Oct 14, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orleans County
2026-10-14T02:39
Arrive Williston
Wed, Oct 14, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orleans 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
Johnson
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Orleans County
32.4 mi
00h 45m
To Williston
32.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on U.S. Route 5

    2.6 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 5

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 14

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 14

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 West

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 100

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 100C

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 100C

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower Main Street East

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street East

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    16.2 mi · 27 min · Vermont Route 15

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lee River Road

    64 m · 8 sec · Lee River Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Plains Road

    2843 ft · 1 min · Plains Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Skunk Hollow Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Skunk Hollow Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 117

    1542 ft · 26 sec · Vermont Route 117

  14. 14

    Continue on River Road

    1 km · 1 min · River Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Williston Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · North Williston Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15
16.2 mi · 25%
Vermont Route 100
13.4 mi · 21%
Vermont Route 58 West
8.31 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 15 West
8.13 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 100C
4.59 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 14
3.59 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 15

Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

16.2 mi · 00h 27m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 45m from Orleans County
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Orleans County and Slight 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 Orleans County to Williston?

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Orleans County and 32.6 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.12 one way or $20.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Orleans County and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

38 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Montpelier station

42 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orleans County and Williston. Straight-line distance: 48.72 mi (78.41 km).

Orleans County

#1 Orleans County

One of the four northernmost counties in Vermont, United States

Population26,897
Coordinates44.8288100, -72.2438100
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: US 5 (-72.243424, 44.829195)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.67 L · about $10.12
Round trip
$20.25
4.58 gal · 17.34 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $10.12 $20.25
Mid-grade $4.95 $11.34 $22.69
Premium $5.40 $12.37 $24.74
Diesel $6.38 $14.62 $29.24

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 Orleans County and Williston. The current time is 02:39:45.

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.