Origin
Cornwall, VT
Morning in Cornwall on Wednesday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornwall, VT to Williston, VT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
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6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williston, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cornwall, VT to Williston, VT covers 43.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 116, River Road, North 116 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on Vermont Route 116. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.02 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
21.8 miles from Cornwall, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Cornwall, VT to Williston, VT covers 43.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 116 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
665 ft
269 ft
Total Climb
695 ft
Total Descent
565 ft
Highest Point
665 ft
~21.8 mi in
Elevation Range
395 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Fisher Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Fisher Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (VT 30 / Vermont Route 30): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (VT 30 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Fisher Road
Turn right onto Fisher Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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VT 30 / Vermont Route 30
Turn left onto VT 30 / Vermont Route 30
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
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~7m in
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VT 30 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 30 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
4.5 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 7 / North Pleasant Street
Merge onto US 7 / North Pleasant Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
7.4 mi into trip
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~13m in
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River Road
Turn right onto River Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 116 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| River Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| North 116 Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Saint George Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| North Pleasant Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 30 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Williston Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South 116 Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on Park Lane
247 ft
·
12 sec
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Park Lane
2
Turn right onto Fisher Road
142 ft
·
7 sec
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Fisher Road
3
Turn left onto VT 30
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 30
4
Continue on VT 30
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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South Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto VT 30
119 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on VT 30
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
7
Merge onto US 7
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pleasant Street
8
Turn right onto River Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
River Road
9
Continue on VT 116
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South 116 Road
10
Turn right onto VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Stony Hill Road
11
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Street
12
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
13
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
14
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
15
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
16
Continue on VT 116
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 116
17
Continue on VT 116
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 116
18
Turn right onto VT 2A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
19
Continue on VT 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Saint George Road
20
Turn right onto US 2
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Williston Road
21
Continue on North Williston Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Williston Road
22
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21.8 miles from Cornwall, VT, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.2 miles.
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 43.6 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.8 miles or 37m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williston, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cornwall, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cornwall, VT
This is one driving day of about 43.6 miles and 1h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cornwall, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 116 for about 14.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Cornwall, VT · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Arriving in Williston, VT
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Williston, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.02 one way
$14.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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 Wednesday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
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22 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m 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 Cornwall, VT to Williston, VT covers 43.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 116, River Road, North 116 Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from Cornwall, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.02 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 1h 10m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Fisher Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (VT 30 / Vermont Route 30): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (VT 30 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Cornwall, VT to Williston, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 269 ft to 665 ft elevation with about 695 ft of total climbing.
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