Origin
Barre, VT
Morning in Barre on Friday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Williston, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
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Williston, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Barre to Williston, expect a quick 36.5-mile journey that typically takes about 47 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to complete in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate through the heart of the Northeast, moving between these two Vermont locales using local roads like Prospect Street, North Main Street, and Route 62. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this commute is highly economical for a quick transit. It is a straightforward, practical drive that prioritizes efficiency over long-haul travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will spend the entire 47-minute duration on surface streets. Because the path relies exclusively on local roads, you should expect constant adjustments and a steady rhythm rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed cruising. The personality of this drive is defined by its technical nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between the specified arterial roads. It is a hands-on experience that moves steadily across the Vermont landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 62. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prospect Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
6
33 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Barre, VT to Williston, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
Burlington
5 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 27.7 mi | 32m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Williston Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Williston Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 27.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on this road
172 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
10 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
279 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 302; VT 14
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Turn left onto VT 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 62
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
7
Merge onto I 89
28 mi
·
32 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
9
Turn right onto US 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Williston Road
11
Continue on North Williston Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Williston Road
12
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Barre, VT · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Barre, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Williston, VT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Williston, VT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.88 one way
$11.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Williston, VT
Morning in Williston on Friday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Waterbury, VT
18 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barre, VT to Williston, VT covers 36.5 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 62, Williston Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Barre, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 302; VT 14 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Barre, VT to Williston, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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