How far is Williston, VT from Richford, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Richford, VT is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.08 mi
01h 26m
Flight
43.29 mi
69.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.29 mi
Kilometers
69.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.08 mi
Kilometers
99.91 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Richford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Saint Albans
VT

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

From Williston
31 mi
00h 43m
To Richford
31.1 mi
00h 43m

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
49°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.4 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans

    2772 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fisher Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Sheldon Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 105

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105

  11. 11

    Continue on Pearl Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street

  12. 12

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

    2679 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Elm Street

    1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Sampsonville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Sampsonville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 105 East

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 105 East

  16. 16

    Continue on Saint Albans Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Albans Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

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

    43 m · 2 sec · River Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint George Road
30.3 mi · 49%
Vermont Route 105
11 mi · 18%
Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 7%
Sampsonville Road
3.71 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 105 East
3.07 mi · 5%
Williston Road
2.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Saint George Road

Merge slight left

29.4 mi · 00h 35m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Albans
00h 43m from Williston
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williston and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Richford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Saint Albans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Williston and 31.1 miles from Richford.

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

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williston and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Richford.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Albans

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

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

31 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Rouses Point station

31 mi away
Delaware and Pratt Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

35 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Richford. Straight-line distance: 43.29 mi (69.67 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Richford

Town in Vermont

Population2,303
Coordinates44.9969900, -72.6712400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Richford (-72.67124, 44.99699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.29 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.28
4.38 gal · 16.58 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.64 $17.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $4.86 $10.64 $21.28
Diesel $6.00 $13.13 $26.27

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 Richford. The current time is 00:35:10.

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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.