How far is Williston, VT from Rockingham, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Rockingham, VT is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
117.35 mi
02h 20m
Flight
91.06 mi
146.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.06 mi
Kilometers
146.55 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.35 mi
Kilometers
188.85 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockingham
Tue, May 12, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in Williston
Wed, May 13, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-05-12T20:12
Arrive Rockingham
Tue, May 12, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Bethel
VT

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Williston
58.7 mi
01h 10m
To Rockingham
58.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34.4 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls

    1174 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rockingham Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Meeting House Road

    1902 ft · 1 min · Meeting House Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rockingham Hill Road

    33 m · 5 sec · Rockingham Hill Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockingham Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
78.7 mi · 67%
I 91 South
34.6 mi · 29%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 2%
Rockingham Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Meeting House Road
0.36 mi
I 91
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

77.4 mi · 01h 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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
91.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
01h 10m from Williston
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Williston and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Rockingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Williston and 58.7 miles from Rockingham.

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

The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Williston and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Rockingham.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

10 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

33 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

38 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Windsor station

44 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Rockingham. Straight-line distance: 91.06 mi (146.55 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Rockingham

Town in Vermont, United States

Population4,986
Coordinates43.1875800, -72.4889800
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Rockingham (-72.48898, 43.18758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.67 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.66
8.28 gal · 31.34 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.33 $32.66
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.45 $36.90
Premium $4.86 $20.11 $40.22
Diesel $6.00 $24.83 $49.66

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Williston and Rockingham. The current time is 20:12:20.

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.