How far is Rochester, VT from Williston, VT?
The driving distance from Rochester, VT to Williston, VT is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Williston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Williston.
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Start on Park Street
18 m · 3 sec · Park Street
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Turn slight right onto Bethel Mountain Road
18 m · 2 sec · Bethel Mountain Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1157 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 North
21.3 mi · 34 min · Vermont Route 100 North
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Continue on Main Street
7.6 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 South
2399 ft · 49 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 South
7 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 100 South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2
890 ft · 19 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 100
10 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100
2355 ft · 54 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
1914 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Williston Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road
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Continue on North Williston Road
6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Williston.
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.
Vermont Route 100 North
Continue on Vermont Route 100 North
21.3 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Rochester and Patchy Fog near Williston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Williston?
The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Moretown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Rochester and 28.3 miles from Williston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rochester and Patchy Fog near Williston.
Stop Ideas Near Moretown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moretown.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Williston. Straight-line distance: 40.99 mi (65.96 km).
#1 Rochester
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,085 |
| Coordinates | 43.8745100, -72.8078800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williston
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,263 |
| Coordinates | 44.4375500, -73.0681800 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.91 | $17.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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