How far is Sheldon, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Sheldon, VT to Williston, VT is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 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
35.18 mi
00h 54m
Flight
31.3 mi
50.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.3 mi
Kilometers
50.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.18 mi
Kilometers
56.61 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, 10:10 PM EDT
Return by in Sheldon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheldon
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Williston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:10 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 Sheldon
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
Milton
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Sheldon
22.9 mi
00h 27m
To Williston
12.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 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 Sheldon and Williston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    929 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

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

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 105

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 105

  4. 4

    Continue on Sheldon Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Fisher Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 89

    81 m · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction

    1016 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Saint George Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Williston Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheldon 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
29.9 mi · 85%
Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 105
3.89 mi · 11%
Williston Road
2.33 mi · 7%
Fisher Pond Road
1.84 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

29.4 mi · 00h 35m

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
+3.9 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 27m from Sheldon
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Sheldon 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 Sheldon to Williston?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Sheldon and 12.3 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Sheldon and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

16 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

19 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

27 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

27 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheldon and Williston. Straight-line distance: 31.3 mi (50.37 km).

Sheldon

#1 Sheldon

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

Population2,226
Coordinates44.8817100, -72.9429100
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-72.942868, 44.881579)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.53 $11.05
Premium $4.86 $6.02 $12.05
Diesel $6.00 $7.44 $14.87

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 Sheldon and Williston. The current time is 21:16:22.

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.