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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.66 mi
02h 23m
Flight
98.11 mi
157.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.11 mi
Kilometers
157.9 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.66 mi
Kilometers
221.54 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Sat, May 30, 7:27 PM EDT
Return by in Townshend
Sat, May 30, 9:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Townshend
2026-05-30T17:03
Arrive Williston
Sat, May 30, 7:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Townshend
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
Sharon
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Townshend
68.7 mi
01h 11m
To Williston
68.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Grafton Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Grafton Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Athens Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Athens Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 35

    5 mi · 11 min · Route 35

  4. 4

    Continue on Athens Road

    1229 ft · 36 sec · Athens Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Route 121 East

    1001 ft · 29 sec · Route 121 East

  6. 6

    Continue on Saxtons River Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Saxtons River Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Saxtons River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Saxtons River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 121

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 121

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Terrace

    1910 ft · 49 sec · Old Terrace

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Atkinson Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Atkinson Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Rockingham Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road

  14. 14

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

    1166 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  18. 18

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

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
77.9 mi · 57%
I 91 North
34.8 mi · 25%
Route 35
5.01 mi · 4%
Saxtons River Road
4.5 mi · 3%
Grafton Road
3.29 mi · 2%
Rockingham Road
2.22 mi · 2%
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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
98.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
01h 11m from Townshend
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

23 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

47 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Townshend and Williston. Straight-line distance: 98.11 mi (157.9 km).

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#1 Townshend

Town in Vermont

Population1,237
Coordinates43.0473000, -72.6675900
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Grafton Road (-72.668089, 43.047348)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.39 L · about $19.17
Round trip
$38.35
9.72 gal · 36.78 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Townshend and Williston. The current time is 17:03:58.

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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.