How far is Williston, VT from Benson, VT?
The driving distance from Williston, VT to Benson, VT is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williston and Benson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Benson.
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Start on North Williston Road
6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road
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Continue on Williston Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road
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Turn sharp left onto Saint George Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road
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Take the ramp right
1077 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
1416 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
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Turn right onto Monkton Road
2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 22A
31.2 mi · 49 min · Vermont Route 22A
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Turn right onto Hulett Hill Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Hulett Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Old Stage Road
1972 ft · 1 min · Old Stage Road
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Turn right onto Lake Road
65 m · 11 sec · Lake Road
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston and Benson.
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.
Vermont Route 22A
Continue on Vermont Route 22A
31.2 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Williston and Mostly Sunny near Benson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williston to Benson?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Vergennes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Williston and 31.2 miles from Benson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williston and Mostly Sunny near Benson.
Stop Ideas Near Vergennes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vergennes.
Westport station
Port Henry station
Ticonderoga station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Benson. Straight-line distance: 51.9 mi (83.52 km).
#1 Williston
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,263 |
| Coordinates | 44.4375500, -73.0681800 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benson
Town in Vermont
| Population | 991 |
| Coordinates | 43.7070100, -73.3112300 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benson (-73.31123, 43.70701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.19 | $26.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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