How far is Worcester, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Worcester, VT to Williston, VT is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.84 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.96 mi
41.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.96 mi
Kilometers
41.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.84 mi
Kilometers
62.5 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Sat, May 2, 11:11 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sat, May 2, 11:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-05-02T10:24
Arrive Williston
Sat, May 2, 11:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
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
Duxbury
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Worcester
19.4 mi
00h 23m
To Williston
19.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elmore Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Elmore Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Worcester Village Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Worcester Village Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 12

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 12

  4. 4

    Continue on Elm Streetc

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Elm Streetc

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    126 m · 8 sec · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2463 ft · 57 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    716 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
26.4 mi · 68%
Vermont Route 12
3.64 mi · 9%
Elm Streetc
3.12 mi · 8%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 6%
Worcester Village Road
1.71 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duxbury
00h 23m from Worcester
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester 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 Worcester to Williston?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Worcester and 19.4 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Duxbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

1 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

14 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

45 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Williston. Straight-line distance: 25.96 mi (41.78 km).

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#1 Worcester

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,028
Coordinates44.3736700, -72.5498300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmore Road (-72.550257, 44.37372)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Williston. The current time is 10:24:38.

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.