How far is Williston, VT from Bolton, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Bolton, VT is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
11.28 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.28 mi
16.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.28 mi
Kilometers
16.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.28 mi
Kilometers
18.16 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Sat, Apr 18, 3:58 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 Bolton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Williston
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
Richmond
VT

Place in Vermont, United States of America

From Williston
5.7 mi
00h 09m
To Bolton
5.7 mi
00h 09m

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
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.4 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Theodore Roosevelt Highway

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
5 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
6.4 mi · 57%
Theodore Roosevelt Highway
2.72 mi · 24%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 19%
North Williston Road
0 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue on West Main Street

6.4 mi · 00h 12m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 09m from Williston
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Williston and Partly Sunny near Bolton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Williston and 5.7 miles from Bolton.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

13 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

21 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

35 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Port Kent station

41 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Bolton. Straight-line distance: 10.28 mi (16.54 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Bolton

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population1,188
Coordinates44.3728300, -72.8806800
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Bolton (-72.88068, 44.37283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.51 L · about $1.58
Round trip
$3.16
0.8 gal · 3.02 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.58 $3.16
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.78 $3.57
Premium $4.86 $1.94 $3.89
Diesel $6.00 $2.40 $4.80

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 Bolton. The current time is 03:19:14.

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.