How far is Randolph, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Randolph, VT to Williston, VT is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
53.67 mi
00h 54m
Flight
40.63 mi
65.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.63 mi
Kilometers
65.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.67 mi
Kilometers
86.38 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Return by in Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randolph
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Williston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Randolph
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 Randolph
26.8 mi
00h 27m
To Williston
26.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    840 ft · 17 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Street

    723 ft · 25 sec · Central Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Street

    2283 ft · 45 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 66

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 66

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 54 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 Randolph 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
47.3 mi · 88%
Vermont Route 66
2.16 mi · 4%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.98 mi · 2%
Central Street
0.57 mi · 1%
US 2
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

46.9 mi · 00h 54m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
00h 27m from Randolph
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Randolph and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 26.8 miles from Randolph and 26.8 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Randolph and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny 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 Randolph and Williston. Straight-line distance: 40.63 mi (65.39 km).

Randolph

#1 Randolph

Town in Vermont

Population4,558
Coordinates43.9250700, -72.6659400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-72.66571, 43.925112)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.91
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.46 $14.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.42 $16.85
Premium $4.86 $9.18 $18.36
Diesel $6.00 $11.33 $22.67

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 Randolph and Williston. The current time is 22:57:15.

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.