How far is Williston, VT from Saint Albans, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Saint Albans, VT is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.65 mi
00h 38m
Flight
25.81 mi
41.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.81 mi
Kilometers
41.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.65 mi
Kilometers
55.77 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Albans
Wed, Apr 29, 11:18 PM EDT
Return by in Williston
Wed, Apr 29, 11:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-29T22:39
Arrive Saint Albans
Wed, Apr 29, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Williston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Colchester
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

From Williston
17.3 mi
00h 19m
To Saint Albans
17.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Saint Albans.

  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

    Continue on Saint Albans State Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Saint Albans State Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint George Road
30.3 mi · 87%
Williston Road
2.33 mi · 7%
Saint Albans State Highway
0.85 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.7 mi · 2%
US 7
0.53 mi · 2%
North Williston Road
0 mi
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colchester
00h 19m from Williston
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Williston and Partly Cloudy near Saint Albans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williston to Saint Albans?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Williston and 17.3 miles from Saint Albans.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Williston and Partly Cloudy near Saint Albans.

Stop Ideas Near Colchester

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

6 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

24 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

29 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

St. Albans station

30 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Saint Albans. Straight-line distance: 25.81 mi (41.53 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Saint Albans

#2 Saint Albans

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

Population6,540
Coordinates44.8108800, -73.0831900
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)
End: North Main Street (-73.083451, 44.810905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.63
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.81 $9.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.44 $10.88
Premium $4.86 $5.93 $11.85
Diesel $6.00 $7.32 $14.63

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Williston and Saint Albans. The current time is 22:39:36.

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.