How far is Vergennes, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Vergennes, VT to Williston, VT is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.82 mi
00h 37m
Flight
20.81 mi
33.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.81 mi
Kilometers
33.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.82 mi
Kilometers
38.34 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Vergennes
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vergennes
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Williston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vergennes
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Shelburne
VT

Town in Vermont

From Vergennes
14.3 mi
00h 18m
To Williston
9.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Vergennes and Williston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mac Donough Drive

    27 m · 9 sec · Mac Donough Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2052 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  5. 5

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  7. 7

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

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    1016 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Saint George Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Williston Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vergennes 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 52%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 28%
I 89 South
3.37 mi · 14%
Williston Road
2.33 mi · 10%
I 89
1.04 mi · 4%
U.S. Route 7
0.87 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelburne
00h 18m from Vergennes
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Vergennes 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 Vergennes to Williston?

The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shelburne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Vergennes and 9.5 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Vergennes and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Shelburne

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

16 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

28 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Westport station

28 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

38 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vergennes and Williston. Straight-line distance: 20.81 mi (33.49 km).

Vergennes

#1 Vergennes

City of the United States

Population2,598
Coordinates44.1672800, -73.2540100
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Mac Donough Drive (-73.25409, 44.167249)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.18 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.63
1.68 gal · 6.36 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.31 $6.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.74 $7.49
Premium $4.86 $4.08 $8.16
Diesel $6.00 $5.04 $10.07

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 Vergennes and Williston. The current time is 22:32:53.

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.