How far is Williston, VT from Newport, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Newport, VT is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
68.67 mi
01h 54m
Flight
54.64 mi
87.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.64 mi
Kilometers
87.94 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.67 mi
Kilometers
110.51 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Tue, May 5, 10:10 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Tue, May 5, 12:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-05-05T08:15
Arrive Newport
Tue, May 5, 10:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Johnson
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Williston
34.3 mi
00h 57m
To Newport
34.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph S
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Williston Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · North Williston Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road

    1 km · 57 sec · River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    1542 ft · 26 sec · Vermont Route 117

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Skunk Hollow Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Skunk Hollow Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plains Road

    2843 ft · 1 min · Plains Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lee River Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Lee River Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto VT 15 West

    47 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 15

    13.9 mi · 23 min · Vermont Route 15

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 15

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    33 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15

  12. 12

    Continue on Lower Main Street West

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100C

    18 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 100C

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 East

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 East

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 14

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 14

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 5

    4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5

  17. 17

    Continue on Coventry Street

    1635 ft · 28 sec · Coventry Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Third Street

    159 m · 11 sec · Third Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1592 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Railroad Square

    96 m · 9 sec · Railroad Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Square

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15
24.3 mi · 35%
Vermont Route 100C
18 mi · 26%
Vermont Route 58 East
8.31 mi · 12%
U.S. Route 5
4.8 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 14
3.58 mi · 5%
North Williston Road
3.14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 100C

Turn left onto Vermont Route 100C

18 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 57m from Williston
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Williston and Rain Showers Likely near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Williston and 34.4 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Williston and Rain Showers Likely near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

38 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Montpelier station

42 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Newport. Straight-line distance: 54.64 mi (87.94 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Newport

City in Orleans County, Vermont, United States

Population3,121
Coordinates44.9364400, -72.2051000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Newport (-72.2051, 44.93644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $9.55
Round trip
$19.09
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.55 $19.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.79 $21.57
Premium $4.86 $11.76 $23.51
Diesel $6.00 $14.51 $29.03

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Williston and Newport. The current time is 08:15:43.

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.