How far is Williston, VT from Westford, VT?
The driving distance from Williston, VT to Westford, VT is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williston and Westford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Westford.
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Start on North Williston Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · North Williston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
2748 ft · 49 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Sand Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sand Hill Road
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Turn left onto Sand Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sand Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Jericho Road
1406 ft · 42 sec · Jericho Road
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Turn sharp right onto Browns River Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · Browns River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 128
685 ft · 14 sec · Vermont Route 128
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Turn right onto Cambridge Road
25 m · 2 sec · Cambridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cambridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston and Westford.
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.
Browns River Road
Turn sharp right onto Browns River Road
8.07 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Williston and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Westford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williston to Westford?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Essex Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Williston and 7.1 miles from Westford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Williston and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Westford.
Stop Ideas Near Essex Junction
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 Essex Junction.
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Waterbury
Plattsburgh station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Westford. Straight-line distance: 12.4 mi (19.96 km).
#1 Williston
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,263 |
| Coordinates | 44.4375500, -73.0681800 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westford
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,123 |
| Coordinates | 44.6119900, -73.0087500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westford (-73.00875, 44.61199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
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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