How far is Williston, VT from Leicester, VT?
The driving distance from Williston, VT to Leicester, VT is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williston and Leicester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Leicester.
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Start on North Williston Road
6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road
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Continue on Williston Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road
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Turn sharp left onto Saint George Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 2A
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on North 116 Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on East Street
2582 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Main Street
821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street
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Continue on Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Turn left onto South 116 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on South 116 Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on Case Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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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 Leicester.
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.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Williston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Leicester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williston to Leicester?
The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 24.2 miles from Williston and 24.2 miles from Leicester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Williston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Leicester.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Westport station
Port Henry station
Waterbury
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Leicester. Straight-line distance: 39.49 mi (63.55 km).
#1 Williston
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,263 |
| Coordinates | 44.4375500, -73.0681800 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leicester
Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,096 |
| Coordinates | 43.8667300, -73.1078900 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leicester (-73.10789, 43.86673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.25 | $20.51 |
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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