How far is Williston, VT from Bethel, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Bethel, VT is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
62.64 mi
01h 17m
Flight
46.97 mi
75.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.97 mi
Kilometers
75.59 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.64 mi
Kilometers
100.81 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Sat, Apr 18, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Sat, Apr 18, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-18T03:19
Arrive Bethel
Sat, Apr 18, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Williston
31.3 mi
00h 38m
To Bethel
31.3 mi
00h 38m

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
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1570 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cushing Drive

    59 m · 9 sec · Cushing Drive

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cushing Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
57.1 mi · 91%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 107
1.72 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.29 mi · 2%
VT 107
0.3 mi
Cushing Drive
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

55.8 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
00h 38m from Williston
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Williston and Mostly Cloudy near Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Williston and 31.3 miles from Bethel.

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

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.72 one way or $17.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 46.97 mi (75.59 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Bethel

#2 Bethel

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,939
Coordinates43.8334000, -72.6339900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Bethel (-72.63399, 43.8334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
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.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.37 L · about $8.72
Round trip
$17.44
4.42 gal · 16.74 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.72 $17.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.85 $19.70
Premium $4.86 $10.74 $21.47
Diesel $6.00 $13.25 $26.51

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 Bethel. The current time is 03:19:21.

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.