How far is Williston, VT from New Haven, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to New Haven, VT is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.98 mi
00h 50m
Flight
22.04 mi
35.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.04 mi
Kilometers
35.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.98 mi
Kilometers
51.46 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-23T02:29
Arrive New Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Starksboro
VT

Town in Vermont

From Williston
16 mi
00h 25m
To New Haven
16 mi
00h 25m

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
55°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williston and New Haven.

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stony Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 45%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 13%
Saint George Road
3.71 mi · 12%
Main Street
2.45 mi · 8%
Williston Road
2.33 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 2A
1.98 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starksboro
00h 25m from Williston
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williston and Partly Sunny near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williston to New Haven?

The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Starksboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Williston and 16 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:50 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 Partly Sunny near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Starksboro

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

27 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

30 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Westport station

32 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Montpelier station

36 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 22.04 mi (35.47 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

Town in Vermont

Population1,704
Coordinates44.1245000, -73.1537300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: New Haven (-73.15373, 44.1245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
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
4.27 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.26 gal · 8.54 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 New Haven. The current time is 02:29:15.

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.