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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.06 mi
00h 49m
Flight
20.81 mi
33.49 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Williston.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.81 mi
Kilometers
33.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.06 mi
Kilometers
46.76 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vergennes
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Vergennes
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Shelburne
VT

Town in Vermont

From Williston
14.5 mi
00h 24m
To Vergennes
14.5 mi
00h 24m

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
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland

    1416 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2052 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mac Donough Drive

    27 m · 4 sec · Mac Donough Drive

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 42%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 23%
Saint George Road
4.23 mi · 15%
Williston Road
2.33 mi · 8%
I 189 West
1.66 mi · 6%
U.S. Route 7
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelburne
00h 24m from Williston
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

16 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

28 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Westport station

28 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

38 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Vergennes. Straight-line distance: 20.81 mi (33.49 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Vergennes

City of the United States

Population2,598
Coordinates44.1672800, -73.2540100
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Vergennes (-73.25401, 44.16728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.88 L · about $4.02
Round trip
$8.05
2.04 gal · 7.76 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Williston and Vergennes. The current time is 04:55:32.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.