How far is Williston, VT from Bellows Falls, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Bellows Falls, VT is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
119.55 mi
02h 23m
Flight
95.34 mi
153.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.34 mi
Kilometers
153.43 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.55 mi
Kilometers
192.4 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 Bellows Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Sat, Apr 18, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-18T03:18
Arrive Bellows Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 5:41 AM 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
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williston
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
Royalton
VT

Town in Vermont

From Williston
59.8 mi
01h 11m
To Bellows Falls
59.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Bellows Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on North Williston Road

    6 m · 7 sec · North Williston Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    635 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34.4 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls

    955 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rockingham Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Rockingham Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Rockingham Street

    3043 ft · 2 min · Rockingham Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Westminster Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston and Bellows Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
78.7 mi · 66%
I 91 South
34.6 mi · 29%
Rockingham Road
2.48 mi · 2%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 2%
Rockingham Street
1.21 mi · 1%
I 91
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

77.4 mi · 01h 29m

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 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
95.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 11m from Williston
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Williston and Mostly Cloudy near Bellows Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williston to Bellows Falls?

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.4 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?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Williston and 59.8 miles from Bellows Falls.

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

The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.65 one way or $33.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Williston and Mostly Cloudy near Bellows Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

15 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

26 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

39 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

42 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Bellows Falls. Straight-line distance: 95.34 mi (153.43 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Bellows Falls

#2 Bellows Falls

Village in Rockingham, Vermont

Population2,967
Coordinates43.1334100, -72.4439800
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Bellows Falls (-72.44398, 43.13341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.97 L · about $16.65
Round trip
$33.30
8.44 gal · 31.94 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.65 $33.30
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.81 $37.62
Premium $4.86 $20.50 $41.00
Diesel $6.00 $25.31 $50.61

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 Williston and Bellows Falls. The current time is 03:18:34.

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.