How far is Williston, VT from Chittenden, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Chittenden, VT is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
67.33 mi
01h 48m
Flight
50.77 mi
81.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.77 mi
Kilometers
81.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.33 mi
Kilometers
108.35 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chittenden
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-23T01:46
Arrive Chittenden
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Bristol
VT

Town in the United States

From Williston
33.7 mi
00h 54m
To Chittenden
33.7 mi
00h 54m

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

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 South 116 Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Case Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  17. 17

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  19. 19

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Franklin Street

    10.2 mi · 17 min · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sangamon Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chittenden Road

    741 ft · 18 sec · Chittenden Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road

    60 m · 9 sec · Mountain Top Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Holden Road

    48 m · 9 sec · Holden Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 21%
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 16%
Franklin Street
10.2 mi · 15%
Case Street
6.05 mi · 9%
South 116 Road
5.47 mi · 8%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

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

14.2 mi · 00h 21m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 54m from Williston
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williston and Partly Sunny near Chittenden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Williston and 33.7 miles from Chittenden.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

30 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

33 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

40 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Chittenden. Straight-line distance: 50.77 mi (81.7 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Chittenden

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates43.7078400, -72.9481600
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Chittenden (-72.94816, 43.70784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.99 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
4.74 gal · 17.98 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.35 $18.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.56 $21.13
Premium $4.86 $11.51 $23.03
Diesel $6.00 $14.21 $28.43

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 Chittenden. The current time is 01:46:32.

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.