How far is Williston, VT from Orwell, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Orwell, VT is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
55.49 mi
01h 33m
Flight
45.24 mi
72.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.24 mi
Kilometers
72.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.49 mi
Kilometers
89.3 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orwell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-23T01:49
Arrive Orwell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Vergennes
VT

City of the United States

From Williston
27.7 mi
00h 46m
To Orwell
27.7 mi
00h 46m

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
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland

    1416 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  12. 12

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

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 22A

    24.9 mi · 40 min · Vermont Route 22A

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1934 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Orwell Road

    19 m · 2 sec · North Orwell Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Orwell Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 22A
24.9 mi · 45%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 22%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 12%
Saint George Road
4.23 mi · 8%
Williston Road
2.33 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 22A

Continue on Vermont Route 22A

24.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vergennes
00h 46m from Williston
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williston and Mostly Sunny near Orwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Vergennes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Williston and 27.7 miles from Orwell.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vergennes

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

16 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

22 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

37 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Orwell. Straight-line distance: 45.24 mi (72.8 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Orwell

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,212
Coordinates43.8039500, -73.2978900
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Orwell (-73.29789, 43.80395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.73 $15.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.74 $17.47
Premium $4.86 $9.52 $19.04
Diesel $6.00 $11.75 $23.51

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 Orwell. The current time is 01:49:53.

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.