How far is Rockingham, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Rockingham, VT to Williston, VT is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
117.76 mi
01h 52m
Flight
91.06 mi
146.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.06 mi
Kilometers
146.55 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.76 mi
Kilometers
189.52 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Tue, May 12, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Rockingham
Tue, May 12, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockingham
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Williston
Tue, May 12, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockingham
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
Bethel
VT

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Rockingham
58.8 mi
00h 56m
To Williston
59 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rockingham Hill Road

    33 m · 9 sec · Rockingham Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meeting House Road

    1902 ft · 1 min · Meeting House Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rockingham Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockingham Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction

    752 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  8. 8

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

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockingham 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
77.9 mi · 66%
I 91 North
34.7 mi · 29%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 2%
Rockingham Road
1.22 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
US 2
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

77.6 mi · 01h 30m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
91.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 56m from Rockingham
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Rockingham and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Rockingham and 59 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.41 one way or $32.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Rockingham and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

10 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

33 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

38 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Windsor station

44 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockingham and Williston. Straight-line distance: 91.06 mi (146.55 km).

Rockingham

#1 Rockingham

Town in Vermont, United States

Population4,986
Coordinates43.1875800, -72.4889800
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockingham Hill Road (-72.489227, 43.18763)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.73 L · about $16.41
Round trip
$32.82
8.32 gal · 31.46 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.41 $32.82
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.54 $37.08
Premium $4.86 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $6.00 $24.95 $49.90

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockingham and Williston. The current time is 19:30:38.

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.