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

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Saint Johnsbury, VT is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
67.44 mi
01h 24m
Flight
51.98 mi
83.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.98 mi
Kilometers
83.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.44 mi
Kilometers
108.54 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Johnsbury
Thu, Apr 30, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 30, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-29T22:38
Arrive Saint Johnsbury
Thu, Apr 30, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
East Montpelier
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA

From Williston
33.7 mi
00h 42m
To Saint Johnsbury
33.7 mi
00h 42m

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
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  15. 15

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2

  17. 17

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  21. 21

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

    592 ft · 13 sec · Railroad Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Portland Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Portland Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Portland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
33.4 mi · 50%
West Main Street
26.2 mi · 39%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 3%
River Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Memorial Drive
1.19 mi · 2%
High Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Continue on U.S. Route 2

26.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Montpelier
00h 42m from Williston
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Williston and Mostly Clear near Saint Johnsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

East Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Williston and 33.7 miles from Saint Johnsbury.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Williston and Mostly Clear near Saint Johnsbury.

Stop Ideas Near East Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

10 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

22 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

55 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Saint Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 51.98 mi (83.65 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Saint Johnsbury

Town in Vermont, United States

Population7,070
Coordinates44.4192200, -72.0150900
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)
End: Portland Street (-72.015114, 44.419349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.01 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.76 gal · 18.02 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.61 $21.22
Premium $4.86 $11.56 $23.12
Diesel $6.00 $14.27 $28.55

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 Johnsbury. The current time is 22:38:33.

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.