Origin
Craftsbury, VT
Night in Craftsbury on Sunday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Craftsbury, VT to Williston, VT
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
58.2 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Craftsbury, VT
Marta Wave
Williston, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Craftsbury, VT to Williston, VT covers 58.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Vermont Route 15 West, Waterbury Stowe Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.3 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.32 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
29.1 miles from Craftsbury, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Craftsbury, VT to Williston, VT covers 58.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m, 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 26 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 14.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
912 ft
301 ft
Total Climb
680 ft
Total Descent
1,097 ft
Highest Point
912 ft
Elevation Range
611 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 Creek Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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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Creek Road
Turn left onto Creek Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
At end of road, turn left onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
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VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West
Navigation decision point
5
40.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
6
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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 Along This Route
On the drive from Craftsbury, VT to Williston, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
Burlington
40.2 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| Vermont Route 15 West | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Waterbury Stowe Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Laporte Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Craftsbury Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Pucker Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Waterbury Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Williston Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 14.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Craftsbury, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on Town Garage Road
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
Town Garage Road
2
Turn left onto Creek Road
297 ft
·
9 sec
·
Creek Road
3
Turn left onto South Craftsbury Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Craftsbury Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto VT 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 14
5
Continue on VT 14
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Eligo Lake Road
6
Continue on VT 14
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Craftsbury Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
8
Turn left onto VT 15A
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Street
9
Turn straight onto VT 15A
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Upper Main Street
10
Continue on VT 100
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Lower Main Street
11
Turn left onto VT 100
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Jersey Heights
12
Continue on VT 100
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Laporte Road
13
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Laporte Road
14
Continue on VT 100
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Pucker Street
15
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
16
Continue on VT 100
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on VT 100
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterbury Road
18
Continue on VT 100
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterbury Stowe Road
19
Continue on VT 100
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
21
Merge onto I 89
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 89
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
23
Turn right onto US 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
24
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Williston Road
25
Continue on North Williston Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
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North Williston Road
26
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 29.1 miles from Craftsbury, VT, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.3 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 58.2 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.1 miles or 48m 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 19m
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 Craftsbury, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Craftsbury, VT
This is one driving day of about 58.2 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Craftsbury, 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 I 89 for about 14.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.1 mi from Craftsbury, VT · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
$9.32 one way
$18.63 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| premium | $4.83 | $11.06 | $22.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Williston, VT
Night in Williston on Sunday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
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29 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
3 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 32m 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 Craftsbury, VT to Williston, VT covers 58.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 15 West, Waterbury Stowe Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.1 miles from Craftsbury, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.32 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 32m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Craftsbury, VT to Williston, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 301 ft to 912 ft elevation with about 680 ft of total climbing.
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