How far is Williston, VT from Salisbury, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Salisbury, VT is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
46.6 mi
01h 12m
Flight
37.42 mi
60.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.42 mi
Kilometers
60.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.6 mi
Kilometers
74.99 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-23T03:26
Arrive Salisbury
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Bristol
VT

Town in the United States

From Williston
23.3 mi
00h 36m
To Salisbury
23.3 mi
00h 36m

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
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116

  6. 6

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South 116 Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Case Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  17. 17

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Salisbury Road

    962 ft · 26 sec · West Salisbury Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Maple Street

    2561 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Smead Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Smead Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Smead Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 31%
Case Street
6.05 mi · 13%
South 116 Road
5.47 mi · 12%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 9%
Saint George Road
3.71 mi · 8%
Ethan Allen Highway
3.67 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

14.2 mi · 00h 21m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 36m from Williston
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williston and Partly Sunny near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Williston and 23.3 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williston and Partly Sunny near Salisbury.

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

30 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

33 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

40 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 37.42 mi (60.22 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Salisbury

Town in Vermont

Population1,105
Coordinates43.8964500, -73.0998400
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Salisbury (-73.09984, 43.89645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.94
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.47 $12.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $6.00 $9.84 $19.67

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 Salisbury. The current time is 03:26:42.

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.