How far is Williston, VT from Wilmington, VT?
The driving distance from Williston, VT to Wilmington, VT is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williston and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Wilmington.
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Start on North Williston Road
6 m · 7 sec · North Williston Road
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Continue on Williston Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left
635 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
2592 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto VT 9 West
51 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Marlboro Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 9
11.7 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 9
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
29 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston and Wilmington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Williston and Partly Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williston to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Williston and 80.3 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.33 one way or $44.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Williston and Partly Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Hartford
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 Hartford.
White River Junction
Windsor station
Claremont
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 108.86 mi (175.2 km).
#1 Williston
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,263 |
| Coordinates | 44.4375500, -73.0681800 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
Town in Vermont, USA
| Population | 1,786 |
| Coordinates | 42.8684100, -72.8714900 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmington (-72.87149, 42.86841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.23 | $50.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.50 | $54.99 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.94 | $67.89 |
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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