How far is Williston, VT from Ludlow, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Ludlow, VT is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.19 mi
02h 23m
Flight
74.26 mi
119.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.26 mi
Kilometers
119.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.19 mi
Kilometers
169.28 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ludlow
Sat, Apr 11, 12:25 PM EDT
Return by in Williston
Sat, Apr 11, 2:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-11T10:02
Arrive Ludlow
Sat, Apr 11, 12:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Randolph
VT

Town in Vermont

From Williston
52.6 mi
01h 11m
To Ludlow
52.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Williston Road

    6 m · 7 sec · North Williston Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    635 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1570 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    128 m · 7 sec · Vermont Route 100

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto U.S. Route 4

    6.2 mi · 9 min · U.S. Route 4

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 100

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 103 North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 103 North

  16. 16

    Continue on Pond Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1074 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
57.1 mi · 54%
Vermont Route 100
24.8 mi · 24%
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi · 8%
U.S. Route 4
6.24 mi · 6%
River Street
3.39 mi · 3%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

55.8 mi · 01h 04m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
01h 11m from Williston
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Williston and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ludlow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Williston and 52.6 miles from Ludlow.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.64 one way or $29.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 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 And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ludlow.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

37 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

White River Junction

42 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

44 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 74.26 mi (119.51 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Ludlow

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,856
Coordinates43.3959100, -72.7006500
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Ludlow (-72.70065, 43.39591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.05 L · about $14.64
Round trip
$29.27
7.42 gal · 28.1 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.64 $29.27
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.54 $33.07
Premium $4.86 $18.02 $36.05
Diesel $6.00 $22.25 $44.50

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Williston and Ludlow. The current time is 10:02:41.

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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.