How far is Williston, VT from Castleton, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Castleton, VT is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.36 mi
01h 58m
Flight
57.4 mi
92.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.4 mi
Kilometers
92.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.36 mi
Kilometers
113.23 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castleton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive Castleton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Middlebury (village)
VT

Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States

From Williston
35.2 mi
00h 59m
To Castleton
35.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116

  6. 6

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  13. 13

    Continue on River Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · River Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ethan Allen Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1279 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermont Route 30

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 30

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Vermont Route 30

    16.6 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 30

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 4A East

    78 m · 5 sec · Vermont Route 4A East

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Street

    53 m · 13 sec · South Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 30
22.9 mi · 33%
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 20%
River Road
5.13 mi · 7%
North Main Street
4.94 mi · 7%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 6%
Saint George Road
3.71 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 30

Continue on Vermont Route 30

16.6 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
00h 59m from Williston
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williston and Mostly Sunny near Castleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Middlebury (village) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Williston and 35.2 miles from Castleton.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williston and Mostly Sunny near Castleton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Castleton. Straight-line distance: 57.4 mi (92.38 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Castleton

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population4,490
Coordinates43.6106200, -73.1798300
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Castleton (-73.17983, 43.61062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.4 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.57
4.96 gal · 18.8 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.78 $19.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.05 $22.11
Premium $4.86 $12.05 $24.10
Diesel $6.00 $14.87 $29.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Williston and Castleton. The current time is 00:13:12.

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.