How far is Williamstown, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Williamstown, VT to Williston, VT is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
39.92 mi
00h 42m
Flight
33.98 mi
54.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.98 mi
Kilometers
54.69 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.92 mi
Kilometers
64.24 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
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
Duxbury
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Williamstown
19.9 mi
00h 21m
To Williston
20 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.1 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

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

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
31.3 mi · 78%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 63
1.79 mi · 4%
Falls Bridge Road
1.37 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 14
1.34 mi · 3%
West Main Street
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

31.1 mi · 00h 36m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
34 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duxbury
00h 21m from Williamstown
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Williamstown and Mostly Sunny near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Williamstown and 20 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Duxbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

1 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

14 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

45 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Williston. Straight-line distance: 33.98 mi (54.69 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.541162, 44.12175)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.28 $12.57
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $6.00 $8.46 $16.91

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 Williston. The current time is 00:46:46.

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.