How far is Wilmington, VT from Williston, VT?
The driving distance from Wilmington, VT to Williston, VT is about 161 miles (259.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Williston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Williston.
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Start on South Main Street
29 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 9 East
11.7 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 9 East
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Continue on Marlboro Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Western Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left
2752 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
77.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
1914 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Williston Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road
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Continue on North Williston Road
6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Williston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
77.6 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Wilmington and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Williston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Williston?
The road trip is about 161 miles (259.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Wilmington and 80.6 miles from Williston.
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 52.1 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.41 one way or $44.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wilmington and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Williston.
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 Wilmington and Williston. Straight-line distance: 108.86 mi (175.2 km).
#1 Wilmington
Town in Vermont, USA
| Population | 1,786 |
| Coordinates | 42.8684100, -72.8714900 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williston
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,263 |
| Coordinates | 44.4375500, -73.0681800 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 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 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.32 | $50.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.59 | $55.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $34.06 | $68.13 |
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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