How far is Shaftsbury, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Shaftsbury, VT to Williston, VT is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.69 mi
02h 32m
Flight
98.92 mi
159.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.92 mi
Kilometers
159.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.69 mi
Kilometers
184.58 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Thu, Apr 30, 3:54 PM EDT
Return by in Shaftsbury
Thu, Apr 30, 6:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shaftsbury
2026-04-30T13:21
Arrive Williston
Thu, Apr 30, 3:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shaftsbury
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
Pittsford
VT

Town in Vermont

From Shaftsbury
58.7 mi
01h 16m
To Williston
56 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Rain then Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dexter Road

    36 m · 6 sec · Dexter Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Depot Road

    1108 ft · 31 sec · Old Depot Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 7A

    4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 7A

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 313

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 313

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 7 North: Manchester, Rutland

    1132 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7

    40.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  9. 9

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  11. 11

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  24. 24

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  26. 26

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Williston Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shaftsbury 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
40.3 mi · 35%
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 12%
U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 12%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 10%
Case Street
6 mi · 5%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7

Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7

40.3 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsford
01h 16m from Shaftsbury
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Shaftsbury and Rain then Rain Showers near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Pittsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Shaftsbury and 56 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.98 one way or $31.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Shaftsbury and Rain then Rain Showers near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsford

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

12 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

16 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

23 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

33 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shaftsbury and Williston. Straight-line distance: 98.92 mi (159.19 km).

Shaftsbury

#1 Shaftsbury

Town in Vermont, United States

Population3,411
Coordinates43.0086900, -73.1912200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Dexter Road (-73.191202, 43.008836)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.32 L · about $15.98
Round trip
$31.95
8.1 gal · 30.64 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.98 $31.95
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.05 $36.10
Premium $4.86 $19.67 $39.35
Diesel $6.00 $24.29 $48.58

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Shaftsbury and Williston. The current time is 13:21:54.

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.