Origin
Orange, VT
Evening in Orange on Friday
Local time
7:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange, 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
59m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, VT
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Williston, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orange, VT to Williston, VT covers 42.7 miles and takes about 59m 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 62, East Barre Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.7 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 42.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Vermont Route 62. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.7 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 around 2.6 miles in near US 302 / East Barre Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 302 / East Barre Road
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / East Barre Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
3
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
39.2 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
3
39.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 2 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 2 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
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 Orange, VT to Williston, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
Burlington
11.2 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 27.7 mi | 32m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| East Barre Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Williston Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| William Scott Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 27.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on US 302
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
William Scott Memorial Highway
2
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Orange Road
3
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Barre Road
4
Enter roundabout onto US 302
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Barre Road
5
Continue on US 302
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Barre Road
6
Continue on US 302
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
7
Continue on US 302; VT 14
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Turn left onto VT 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 62
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
10
Merge onto I 89
28 mi
·
32 min
·
I 89
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
12
Turn right onto US 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Williston Road
14
Continue on North Williston Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Williston Road
15
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Orange, VT · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Orange, 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
$6.87 one way
$13.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.18 | $16.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
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
Evening in Williston on Friday
Local time
7:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Duxbury, VT
21 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
59m 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 Orange, VT to Williston, VT covers 42.7 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 62, East Barre 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 21.4 miles from Orange, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.87 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 59m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Orange, 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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