How far is Williston, VT from Sheldon, VT?
The driving distance from Williston, VT to Sheldon, VT is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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 Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williston and Sheldon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Sheldon.
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Start on North Williston Road
6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road
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Continue on Williston Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road
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Turn sharp left onto Saint George Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road
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Take the ramp right
1077 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
29.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
2772 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Fairfax Road
1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road
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Continue on Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road
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Continue on Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105
3.9 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 105
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
929 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston and Sheldon.
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.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Williston and Partly Sunny near Sheldon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williston to Sheldon?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Williston and 22.9 miles from Sheldon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williston and Partly Sunny near Sheldon.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
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 Milton.
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Plattsburgh station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Sheldon. Straight-line distance: 31.3 mi (50.37 km).
#1 Williston
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,263 |
| Coordinates | 44.4375500, -73.0681800 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sheldon
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.8817100, -72.9429100 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheldon (-72.94291, 44.88171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
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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