How far is Williston, VT from Wells, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Wells, VT is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.57 mi
02h 19m
Flight
70.82 mi
113.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.82 mi
Kilometers
113.97 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.57 mi
Kilometers
134.49 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wells
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-23T03:26
Arrive Wells
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Cornwall
VT

Town in Vermont (United States)

From Williston
41.8 mi
01h 09m
To Wells
41.8 mi
01h 09m

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
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116

  6. 6

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  13. 13

    Continue on River Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · River Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ethan Allen Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1279 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermont Route 30

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 30

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Vermont Route 30

    22.8 mi · 38 min · Vermont Route 30

  21. 21

    Continue on Beaman Street

    1686 ft · 55 sec · Beaman Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Grove Street

    135 m · 22 sec · Grove Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Furnace Street

    1341 ft · 50 sec · Furnace Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Lake Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Lake Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Vermont Route 30

    7.8 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 30

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 30

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 30
36.9 mi · 44%
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 17%
River Road
5.13 mi · 6%
North Main Street
4.94 mi · 6%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 5%
Saint George Road
3.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 30

Continue on Vermont Route 30

22.8 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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornwall
01h 09m from Williston
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williston and Mostly Sunny near Wells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Cornwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Williston and 41.8 miles from Wells.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.64 one way or $23.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williston and Mostly Sunny near Wells.

Stop Ideas Near Cornwall

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

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

RAIL

Ticonderoga station

19 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Port Henry station

22 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Westport station

32 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Castleton station

39 mi away
266 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Wells. Straight-line distance: 70.82 mi (113.97 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Wells

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates43.4172900, -73.2042700
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Wells (-73.20427, 43.41729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.16 L · about $11.64
Round trip
$23.28
5.9 gal · 22.32 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.64 $23.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.15 $26.30
Premium $4.86 $14.33 $28.66
Diesel $6.00 $17.69 $35.38

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 Wells. The current time is 03:26:40.

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.