How far is Williston, VT from Plainfield, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Plainfield, VT is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
40.02 mi
00h 55m
Flight
33.56 mi
54.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.56 mi
Kilometers
54.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.02 mi
Kilometers
64.4 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-23T01:45
Arrive Plainfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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

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
Duxbury
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Williston
19.9 mi
00h 27m
To Plainfield
20.1 mi
00h 27m

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
53°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Williston Road

    6 m · 7 sec · North Williston Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    635 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    42 m · 2 sec · River Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  14. 14

    Continue on High Street

    2837 ft · 37 sec · High Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
26.2 mi · 66%
U.S. Route 2
7.11 mi · 18%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 5%
River Street
1.28 mi · 3%
Memorial Drive
1.19 mi · 3%
US 2
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

24.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duxbury
00h 27m from Williston
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williston and Partly Sunny near Plainfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Williston and 20.1 miles from Plainfield.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Duxbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

1 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

14 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

45 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 33.56 mi (54.01 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

Town in Vermont

Population1,263
Coordinates44.2781200, -72.4264900
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Plainfield (-72.42649, 44.27812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.28 $12.57
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $6.00 $8.46 $16.91

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 Plainfield. The current time is 01:45:04.

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.