How far is Wolcott, VT from Williston, VT?
The driving distance from Wolcott, VT to Williston, VT is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 59m.
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 Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolcott and Williston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolcott and Williston.
-
1
Start on School Street
33 m · 7 sec · School Street
-
2
Turn left onto Vermont Route 15
6.1 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 15
-
3
Turn left onto Park Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Street
-
4
Turn straight onto Upper Main Street
539 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street
-
5
Continue on Lower Main Street
600 ft · 13 sec · Lower Main Street
-
6
Turn left onto Jersey Heights
2368 ft · 47 sec · Jersey Heights
-
7
Continue on Laporte Road
889 ft · 23 sec · Laporte Road
-
8
Continue on Laporte Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road
-
9
Continue on Pucker Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street
-
10
Continue on Maple Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street
-
11
Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
-
12
Continue on Waterbury Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
-
13
Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road
-
14
Continue on Vermont Route 100
720 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 100
-
15
Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
1124 ft · 27 sec
-
16
Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 17 min
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
1914 ft · 50 sec
-
18
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
-
19
Continue on Williston Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road
-
20
Continue on North Williston Road
6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolcott and Williston.
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.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wolcott and Mostly Sunny near Williston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wolcott to Williston?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Wolcott and 23.1 miles from Williston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wolcott and Mostly Sunny near Williston.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolcott and Williston. Straight-line distance: 30.98 mi (49.86 km).
#1 Wolcott
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,680 |
| Coordinates | 44.5464400, -72.4584400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.