Newport to Williston is 68.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 54 minutes via Vermont Route 15 and Vermont Route 100, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Vermont, starting in the Northeast region and ending in the Northeast. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the journey. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing ample time for departure flexibility and potential brief stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.3 miles from Newport, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 86% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.2 miles on Vermont Route 15. While primarily a highway experience, the route incorporates sections of Vermont Route 100 and Vermont Route 58 West, offering a change of pace from constant high-speed travel. The drive progresses through varied Vermont landscapes, maintaining a consistent pace for the majority of its 68.7-mile length.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 15 and Vermont Route 100. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5; VT 105 / Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 12 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 (US 5; VT 105 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 5; VT 105 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (VT 58 / Vermont Route 58 West): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 5; VT 105 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 5; VT 105 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|US 5; VT 105 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto US 5; VT 105 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip|~16m in|VT 58 / Vermont Route 58 West
Turn right onto VT 58 / Vermont Route 58 West
Navigation decision point
4
36.4 mi into trip|~56m in|VT 15 / Lower Main Street East
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15 / Lower Main Street East
Navigation decision point
4
45.3 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Enter roundabout onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vermont Route 15
16.2 mi
27m
Vermont Route 100
13.4 mi
19m
Vermont Route 58 West
8.3 mi
12m
Vermont Route 15 West
8.1 mi
13m
U.S. Route 5
4.7 mi
7m
Vermont Route 100C
4.6 mi
8m
Vermont Route 14
3.6 mi
6m
North Williston Road
3.1 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 15
— 16.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on Railroad Square
212 ft·15 sec·Railroad Square
2
Turn left onto US 5; VT 105
0.3 mi·36 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 5; VT 105
522 ft·10 sec·Third Street
4
Turn right onto US 5; VT 105
0.3 mi·29 sec·Pleasant Street
5
Continue on US 5
0.6 mi·50 sec·Pleasant Street
6
Continue on US 5
0.3 mi·27 sec·Coventry Street
7
Continue on US 5
4.7 mi·7 min·U.S. Route 5
8
Turn slight right onto VT 14
3.6 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 14
Toward VT 14 South
9
Turn right onto VT 58
8.3 mi·12 min·Vermont Route 58 West
10
Turn left onto VT 100
13 mi·19 min·Vermont Route 100
11
Continue on VT 100C
4.6 mi·8 min·Vermont Route 100C
12
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15
0.8 mi·1 min·Lower Main Street East
13
Continue on VT 15
8.1 mi·13 min·Vermont Route 15 West
14
Enter roundabout onto VT 15
114 ft·2 sec·Vermont Route 15
15
Continue on VT 15
16 mi·27 min·Vermont Route 15
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Lee River Road
210 ft·8 sec·Lee River Road
17
Turn right onto Plains Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Plains Road
18
Turn right onto Skunk Hollow Road
2.5 mi·5 min·Skunk Hollow Road
19
Turn straight onto VT 117
0.3 mi·25 sec·Vermont Route 117
20
Continue on VT 117
0.6 mi·1 min·River Road
21
Turn left onto North Williston Road
3.1 mi·7 min·North Williston Road
22
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 54 minute duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight, though flexibility is a key advantage of this shorter drive. While there are no specific stops noted, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as 86% of the route is highway driving. The longest stretch without potential services is 16.2 miles on Vermont Route 15, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment.
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 34.3 miles from Newport, VT, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.2 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.3 miles or 53m 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 33m
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 Newport, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newport, VT
This is one driving day of about 68.7 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Newport, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 15 for about 16.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.3 mi from Newport, VT
· 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.06 one way
$22.12 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$12.17
$24.34
premium
$4.86
$13.16
$26.31
diesel
$5.61
$15.17
$30.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.6
0
$7.21
$3.30
Efficient EV
17.2
0
$6.01
$2.75
EV Truck/SUV
27.5
0
$9.62
$4.40
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Newport, VT
Afternoon
in Newport on Saturday
Local time
12:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Williston, VT
Afternoon
in Williston on Saturday
Local time
12:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Johnson, VT
34 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
1 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 54m 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 Newport, VT to Williston, VT covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 15, Vermont Route 100, Vermont Route 58 West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.3 miles from Newport, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.06 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 54m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5; VT 105 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 5; VT 105 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (VT 58 / Vermont Route 58 West): Navigation decision point.
The route from Newport, VT to Williston, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
