How far is Williston, VT from Troy, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Troy, VT is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.5 mi
01h 38m
Flight
45.83 mi
73.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.83 mi
Kilometers
73.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.5 mi
Kilometers
94.14 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-23T05:54
Arrive Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Johnson
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Williston
29.2 mi
00h 49m
To Troy
29.3 mi
00h 49m

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
50°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Williston Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · North Williston Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road

    1 km · 57 sec · River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    1542 ft · 26 sec · Vermont Route 117

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Skunk Hollow Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Skunk Hollow Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plains Road

    2843 ft · 1 min · Plains Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lee River Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Lee River Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto VT 15 West

    47 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 15

    13.9 mi · 23 min · Vermont Route 15

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 15

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    33 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15

  12. 12

    Continue on Lower Main Street West

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100C

    24.4 mi · 38 min · Vermont Route 100C

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 100

  15. 15

    Turn right

    619 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 100C
24.4 mi · 42%
Vermont Route 15
24.3 mi · 42%
North Williston Road
3.14 mi · 5%
Skunk Hollow Road
2.48 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 100
1.64 mi · 3%
Lower Main Street West
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 100C

Turn left onto Vermont Route 100C

24.4 mi · 00h 38m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 49m from Williston
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Williston and 29.3 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

38 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Montpelier station

42 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Troy. Straight-line distance: 45.83 mi (73.76 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Troy

Town in Vermont, USA

Population1,519
Coordinates44.9014400, -72.4015000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Troy (-72.4015, 44.90144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.25
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.13 $16.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.18 $18.36
Premium $4.86 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $6.00 $12.35 $24.71

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 Troy. The current time is 05:54:08.

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.