How far is Williston, VT from Orleans County, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Orleans County, VT is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
64.86 mi
01h 48m
Flight
48.72 mi
78.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.72 mi
Kilometers
78.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.86 mi
Kilometers
104.38 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orleans County
Wed, Oct 14, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Wed, Oct 14, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-10-14T01:32
Arrive Orleans County
Wed, Oct 14, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Johnson
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Williston
32.3 mi
00h 54m
To Orleans County
32.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Orleans County.

  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 right onto U.S. Route 5

    2.6 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 5

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · U.S. Route 5

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15
24.3 mi · 38%
Vermont Route 100C
18 mi · 28%
Vermont Route 58 East
8.31 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 14
3.58 mi · 6%
North Williston Road
3.14 mi · 5%
U.S. Route 5
2.64 mi · 4%
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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 54m from Williston
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Williston and Chance Rain Showers near Orleans County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williston to Orleans County?

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 32.3 miles from Williston and 32.5 miles from Orleans County.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.12 one way or $20.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Williston and Chance Rain Showers near Orleans County.

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 Orleans County. Straight-line distance: 48.72 mi (78.41 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Orleans County

#2 Orleans County

One of the four northernmost counties in Vermont, United States

Population26,897
Coordinates44.8288100, -72.2438100
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Orleans County (-72.24381, 44.82881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.66 L · about $10.12
Round trip
$20.25
4.58 gal · 17.32 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $10.12 $20.25
Mid-grade $4.95 $11.34 $22.69
Premium $5.40 $12.37 $24.74
Diesel $6.38 $14.62 $29.24

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Williston and Orleans County. The current time is 01:32:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.