How far is Williston, VT from Vergennes, VT?
The driving distance from Williston, VT to Vergennes, VT is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williston and Vergennes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Vergennes.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
1416 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
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Turn right onto Monkton Road
2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2052 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mac Donough Drive
27 m · 4 sec · Mac Donough Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mac Donough Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston and Vergennes.
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.
Ethan Allen Highway
Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 00h 19m
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 Mostly Sunny near Vergennes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williston to Vergennes?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Shelburne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Williston and 14.5 miles from Vergennes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williston and Mostly Sunny near Vergennes.
Stop Ideas Near Shelburne
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 Shelburne.
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Westport station
Waterbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Vergennes. Straight-line distance: 20.81 mi (33.49 km).
#1 Williston
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,263 |
| Coordinates | 44.4375500, -73.0681800 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vergennes
City of the United States
| Population | 2,598 |
| Coordinates | 44.1672800, -73.2540100 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vergennes (-73.25401, 44.16728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
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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