Origin
Barton, VT
Morning in Barton on Saturday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
73.6 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barton, VT
Andrea Davis
Williston, VT
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The drive from Barton, VT to Williston, VT covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Village Square, Church Street, Glover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.8 miles from Barton, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 73.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 73.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Barton, VT to Williston, VT is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barton, VT to Williston, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Village Square | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| Glover Road | — | — |
| Glover Street | — | — |
| Dry Pond Road | — | — |
| Route 16 | — | — |
| Route 15 East | — | — |
| Mill Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Barton, VT and Williston, VT.
Start on Main Street
Turn left onto Village Square
Turn left onto Church Street
Continue on Glover Road
Continue on Glover Street
Continue on Dry Pond Road
Continue on Vermont Route 16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 15 East
Continue on Mill Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Turn right onto Wolcott Street
Continue on Vermont Route 15 West
Turn left onto Park Street
Turn straight onto Upper Main Street
Continue on Lower Main Street
Turn left onto Jersey Heights
Continue on Laporte Road
Continue on Laporte Road
Continue on Pucker Street
Continue on Maple Street
Continue on Main Street
Continue on Waterbury Road
Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road
Continue on Vermont Route 100
Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
Turn right onto West Main Street
Continue on Williston Road
Continue on North Williston Road
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.8 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williston, VT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Barton, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barton, VT
This is one driving day of about 73.6 miles and 1h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.8 mi from Barton, VT · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Barton, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Williston, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.85 one way
$23.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.04 | $26.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.09 | $28.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.30 | $4.71 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Barton on Saturday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Williston on Saturday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
35°F
Morrisville, VT
37 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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