How far is Townshend, VT from Williston, VT?
The driving distance from Townshend, VT to Williston, VT is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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 Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Townshend and Williston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Townshend and Williston.
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Start on Grafton Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Athens Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Athens Road
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Continue on Route 35
5 mi · 11 min · Route 35
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Continue on Athens Road
1229 ft · 36 sec · Athens Road
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Turn right onto Route 121 East
1001 ft · 29 sec · Route 121 East
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Continue on Saxtons River Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Saxtons River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saxtons River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Saxtons River Road
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Continue on Route 121
1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 121
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Continue on Old Terrace
1910 ft · 49 sec · Old Terrace
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Turn left onto Atkinson Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Atkinson Street
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Turn straight onto Rockingham Street
1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street
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Continue on Rockingham Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
1166 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
77.6 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Townshend and Williston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Townshend and Partly Sunny near Williston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Townshend to Williston?
The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Townshend and 68.9 miles from Williston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.17 one way or $38.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Townshend and Partly Sunny near Williston.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon
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 Sharon.
White River Junction
Randolph station
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Townshend and Williston. Straight-line distance: 98.11 mi (157.9 km).
#1 Townshend
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,237 |
| Coordinates | 43.0473000, -72.6675900 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.17 | $38.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $21.66 | $43.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.61 | $47.22 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $29.15 | $58.29 |
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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