How far is Williston, VT from Fairfax, VT?
The driving distance from Williston, VT to Fairfax, VT is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williston and Fairfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Fairfax.
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Start on North Williston Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · North Williston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
2748 ft · 49 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Sand Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sand Hill Road
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Turn left onto Sand Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sand Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Jericho Road
1406 ft · 42 sec · Jericho Road
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Turn sharp right onto Browns River Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · Browns River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 128
2.9 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 128
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Continue on Browns River Road
1 km · 1 min · Browns River Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto River Road
13 m · 5 sec · River Road
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Turn left
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston and Fairfax.
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.
Browns River Road
Turn sharp right onto Browns River Road
8.07 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Williston and Partly Sunny near Fairfax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williston to Fairfax?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Underhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Williston and 9.2 miles from Fairfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williston and Partly Sunny near Fairfax.
Stop Ideas Near Underhill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Underhill.
Essex Junction station
Waterbury
St. Albans station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 16.01 mi (25.76 km).
#1 Williston
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,263 |
| Coordinates | 44.4375500, -73.0681800 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfax
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 4,917 |
| Coordinates | 44.6653300, -73.0087500 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax (-73.00875, 44.66533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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