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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Williston Road
6 m · 7 sec · North Williston Road
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Continue on Williston Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left
635 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
2969 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Berlin Street
2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street
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Turn slight left onto River Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street
42 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto River Street
30 m · 1 sec · River Street
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Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road
2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on High Street
3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on School Street
997 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on Western Avenue
2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Western Avenue
69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Street
592 ft · 13 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Portland Street
32 m · 2 sec · Portland Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Montpelier.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Saint Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 51.98 mi (83.65 km).
#1 Williston
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,263 |
| Coordinates | 44.4375500, -73.0681800 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Johnsbury
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 7,070 |
| Coordinates | 44.4192200, -72.0150900 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portland Street (-72.015114, 44.419349)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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