How far is Williston, VT from Cabot, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Cabot, VT is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
51.33 mi
01h 10m
Flight
37.38 mi
60.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.38 mi
Kilometers
60.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.33 mi
Kilometers
82.61 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cabot
Sat, Apr 11, 12:49 PM EDT
Return by in Williston
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-11T11:38
Arrive Cabot
Sat, Apr 11, 12:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From Williston
25.6 mi
00h 35m
To Cabot
25.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    42 m · 2 sec · River Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  14. 14

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  15. 15

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    6.8 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cabot Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cabot Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 215 South

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 215 South

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
26.2 mi · 51%
U.S. Route 2
13.9 mi · 27%
Route 215 South
2.38 mi · 5%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 4%
Cabot Road
1.33 mi · 3%
River Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

24.9 mi · 00h 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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 35m from Williston
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Williston and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Cabot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Williston and 25.7 miles from Cabot.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Williston and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Cabot.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Cabot. Straight-line distance: 37.38 mi (60.16 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Cabot

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population1,433
Coordinates44.4014500, -72.3123200
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Cabot (-72.31232, 44.40145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.86 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.28
3.62 gal · 13.72 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.14 $14.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.07 $16.13
Premium $4.86 $8.79 $17.59
Diesel $6.00 $10.85 $21.71

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Williston and Cabot. The current time is 11:38:58.

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.