How far is Williston, VT from Danby, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Danby, VT is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
88.45 mi
02h 21m
Flight
75.49 mi
121.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.49 mi
Kilometers
121.49 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.45 mi
Kilometers
142.35 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 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 Danby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Salisbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Williston
44.2 mi
01h 10m
To Danby
44.2 mi
01h 10m

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 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    20.5 mi · 33 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mt Tabor Avenue

    960 ft · 38 sec · Mt Tabor Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    50 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 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 Danby.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
20.5 mi · 23%
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 16%
Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 16%
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 12%
Case Street
6.05 mi · 7%
South 116 Road
5.47 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue on North Main Street

20.5 mi · 00h 33m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
75.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salisbury
01h 10m from Williston
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williston and Mostly Sunny near Danby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Williston and 44.2 miles from Danby.

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

The direct path is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Salisbury

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

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

RAIL

Ticonderoga station

24 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Castleton station

32 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Port Henry station

33 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Rutland station

34 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Danby. Straight-line distance: 75.49 mi (121.49 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Danby

Town in Rutland County, Vermont

Population1,308
Coordinates43.3461800, -72.9953800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Danby (-72.99538, 43.34618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $12.31
Round trip
$24.62
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.31 $24.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.91 $27.81
Premium $4.86 $15.16 $30.31
Diesel $6.00 $18.71 $37.42

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 Danby. The current time is 00:13:06.

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.