How far is Waterbury, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, VT to Williston, VT is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.93 mi
00h 20m
Flight
16.88 mi
27.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.88 mi
Kilometers
27.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.93 mi
Kilometers
30.46 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Sat, Apr 18, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-04-18T03:25
Arrive Williston
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waterbury
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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Waterbury
9.4 mi
00h 10m
To Williston
9.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Williston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stowe Street

    14 m · 6 sec · Stowe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1530 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 100

    10 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100

    2355 ft · 54 sec · Vermont Route 100

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

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

    1914 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
14.7 mi · 78%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 11%
West Main Street
0.98 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 100
0.45 mi · 2%
US 2
0.36 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

14.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 10m from Waterbury
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Waterbury 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 Waterbury to Williston?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Waterbury and 9.5 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waterbury and Partly Sunny near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Williston. Straight-line distance: 16.88 mi (27.16 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

Town in Vermont

Population5,160
Coordinates44.3378300, -72.7562300
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Stowe Street (-72.756227, 44.337828)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.64
Round trip
$5.29
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.64 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.99 $5.97
Premium $4.86 $3.25 $6.51
Diesel $6.00 $4.02 $8.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and Williston. The current time is 03:25:38.

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.