How far is Shoreham, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Shoreham, VT to Williston, VT is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
43.96 mi
01h 02m
Flight
39.53 mi
63.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.53 mi
Kilometers
63.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.96 mi
Kilometers
70.74 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Shoreham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shoreham
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Williston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shoreham
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
Ferrisburgh
VT

Town in the United States

From Shoreham
24.4 mi
00h 31m
To Williston
19.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
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 Shoreham and Williston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1827 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 22A

    18.7 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 22A

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  6. 6

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    1016 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Saint George Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Williston Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shoreham and Williston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 22A
18.7 mi · 42%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 28%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 15%
I 89 South
3.37 mi · 8%
Williston Road
2.33 mi · 5%
West Main Street
1.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 22A

At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 22A

18.7 mi · 00h 28m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferrisburgh
00h 31m from Shoreham
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Ferrisburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Shoreham and 19.6 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ferrisburgh

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

17 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

26 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

41 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shoreham and Williston. Straight-line distance: 39.53 mi (63.62 km).

Shoreham

#1 Shoreham

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,229
Coordinates43.8936700, -73.3159500
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.3159, 43.89367)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.87 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.1 gal · 11.74 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.11 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.86 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.00 $9.30 $18.59

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 Shoreham and Williston. The current time is 22:32:34.

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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.