How far is Williamstown, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Williamstown, VT to Burlington, VT is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.74 mi
00h 53m
Flight
41.21 mi
66.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.21 mi
Kilometers
66.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.74 mi
Kilometers
78.44 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Burlington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
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
Waterbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Williamstown
24.4 mi
00h 26m
To Burlington
24.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Williamstown and Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 14

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Falls Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · West Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Miller Road

    51 m · 11 sec · Miller Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 63

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 63

  6. 6

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

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    41.6 mi · 48 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington

    1203 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Williston Road

    1988 ft · 53 sec · Williston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown and Burlington.

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
41.9 mi · 86%
Vermont Route 63
1.79 mi · 4%
Falls Bridge Road
1.37 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 14
1.34 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 2%
West Road
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

41.6 mi · 00h 48m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
41.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 26m from Williamstown
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Williamstown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williamstown to Burlington?

The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Williamstown and 24.4 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Williamstown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

33 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 41.21 mi (66.32 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population3,530
Coordinates44.1217300, -72.5414900
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.541162, 44.12175)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.51 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.57
3.44 gal · 13.02 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.79 $13.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.67 $15.33
Premium $4.86 $8.36 $16.71
Diesel $6.00 $10.31 $20.63

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 Williamstown and Burlington. The current time is 21:27:57.

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.