How far is Williston, VT from Townshend, VT?
The driving distance from Williston, VT to Townshend, VT is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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 Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williston and Townshend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Townshend.
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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
77.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
955 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Rockingham Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Rockingham Street
1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street
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Turn straight onto Atkinson Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Atkinson Street
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Turn right onto Old Terrace
1910 ft · 43 sec · Old Terrace
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Continue on Route 121
1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 121
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Continue on Saxtons River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Saxtons River Road
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Continue on Main Street
2127 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1482 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Saxtons River Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Saxtons River Road
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Continue on Route 121 East
1001 ft · 32 sec · Route 121 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Athens Road
1229 ft · 35 sec · Athens Road
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Continue on Route 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 35
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 35
3.9 mi · 9 min · Route 35
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Continue on Athens Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Athens Road
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Continue on Grafton Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Grafton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grafton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston and Townshend.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Williston and Rain Showers Likely near Townshend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williston to Townshend?
The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Williston and 68.8 miles from Townshend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.13 one way or $38.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Williston and Rain Showers Likely near Townshend.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon
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 Sharon.
White River Junction
Randolph station
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Townshend. Straight-line distance: 98.11 mi (157.9 km).
#1 Williston
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,263 |
| Coordinates | 44.4375500, -73.0681800 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Townshend
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,237 |
| Coordinates | 43.0473000, -72.6675900 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Townshend (-72.66759, 43.0473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.13 | $38.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $21.62 | $43.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.56 | $47.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $29.09 | $58.17 |
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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