How far is Williston, VT from Grand Isle, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Grand Isle, VT is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
32.03 mi
00h 47m
Flight
22.57 mi
36.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.57 mi
Kilometers
36.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.03 mi
Kilometers
51.54 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Isle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Grand Isle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Colchester
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

From Williston
16 mi
00h 23m
To Grand Isle
16 mi
00h 23m

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
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Grand Isle.

  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

    13.8 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester

    1228 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    81 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 2

    14.7 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 2

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Shore North

    69 m · 6 sec · East Shore North

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Shore North

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
14.7 mi · 46%
Saint George Road
14.7 mi · 46%
Williston Road
2.33 mi · 7%
US 2
0.28 mi · 1%
East Shore North
0.04 mi
North Williston Road
0 mi
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Turn right onto U.S. Route 2

14.7 mi · 00h 24m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colchester
00h 23m from Williston
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williston and Mostly Sunny near Grand Isle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williston to Grand Isle?

The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Williston and 16 miles from Grand Isle.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colchester

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

6 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

24 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

29 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

St. Albans station

30 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Grand Isle. Straight-line distance: 22.57 mi (36.32 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Grand Isle

#2 Grand Isle

Town in Vermont

Population2,115
Coordinates44.7225400, -73.2923500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Grand Isle (-73.29235, 44.72254)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.04 $10.07
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $6.00 $6.78 $13.55

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 Grand Isle. The current time is 00:42:38.

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.