How far is Williston, VT from Manchester, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Manchester, VT is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
102.34 mi
02h 45m
Flight
88.02 mi
141.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.02 mi
Kilometers
141.65 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.34 mi
Kilometers
164.7 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 PM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-23T11:40
Arrive Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Brandon
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

From Williston
51.2 mi
01h 22m
To Manchester
51.1 mi
01h 22m

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
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116

  6. 6

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South 116 Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Case Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  17. 17

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  19. 19

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Franklin Street

    14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    28.6 mi · 46 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 7A

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 7A

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    55 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1637 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Seminary Avenue

    27 m · 3 sec · Seminary Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seminary Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
28.6 mi · 28%
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 14%
Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 14%
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 11%
Case Street
6.05 mi · 6%
South 116 Road
5.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue on North Main Street

28.6 mi · 00h 46m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandon
01h 22m from Williston
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williston and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Williston and 51.1 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.24 one way or $28.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brandon

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

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

RAIL

Castleton station

22 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Rutland station

23 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

25 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

27 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 88.02 mi (141.65 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
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#2 Manchester

Town in Vermont

Population4,214
Coordinates43.1636900, -73.0723300
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Manchester (-73.07233, 43.16369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.67 L · about $14.24
Round trip
$28.48
7.22 gal · 27.34 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.24 $28.48
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.09 $32.18
Premium $4.86 $17.54 $35.07
Diesel $6.00 $21.65 $43.30

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 Manchester. The current time is 11:40:24.

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.