How far is Williston, VT from Fairfield, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Fairfield, VT is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.45 mi
00h 55m
Flight
25.89 mi
41.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.89 mi
Kilometers
41.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.45 mi
Kilometers
65.09 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Sun, May 3, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Sun, May 3, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-05-03T06:19
Arrive Fairfield
Sun, May 3, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Milton
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Williston
20.2 mi
00h 27m
To Fairfield
20.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans

    2772 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fairfield Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Fairfield Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 36

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 36

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Road

    40 m · 4 sec · North Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint George Road
30.3 mi · 75%
Vermont Route 36
4.46 mi · 11%
Williston Road
2.33 mi · 6%
Fairfield Hill Road
2.21 mi · 5%
Fairfax Road
0.64 mi · 2%
US 7
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint George Road

Merge slight left

29.4 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 27m from Williston
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williston and Mostly Cloudy near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Williston and 20.3 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

16 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

19 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

27 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

27 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 25.89 mi (41.67 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Fairfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,973
Coordinates44.8019900, -72.9456900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Fairfield (-72.94569, 44.80199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.37 $12.75
Premium $4.86 $6.95 $13.89
Diesel $6.00 $8.58 $17.15

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Williston and Fairfield. The current time is 06:19:47.

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.