Trip from Saint Albans, VT to Williston, VT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

40m

Distance

34.8 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 37m ★

6 AM

0h 40m

8 AM

0h 47m

10 AM

0h 43m

12 PM

0h 42m

3 PM

0h 43m

5 PM

0h 47m

8 PM

0h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Albans, VT to Williston, VT covers 34.8 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Saint Albans State Highway, I 89, I 89 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 34.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Saint Albans State Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Saint Albans, VT to Williston, VT is easy. At 40m 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 Saint Albans, VT to Williston, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Saint Albans State Highway	—	—
I 89	—	—
I 89 South	—	—
VT 2A	—	—
Saint George Road	—	—
Williston Road	—	—
North Williston Road	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Saint Albans State Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans, VT and Williston, VT.

1

Start on North Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

2

Turn left onto Saint Albans State Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Saint Albans State Highway

3

Continue on I 89

226 ft · 7 sec · I 89

4

Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 89 South: Burlington

5

Merge slight left

29 mi · 34 min

6

Take the exit slight right toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction

0.2 mi · 31 sec · VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction

7

Turn left onto Saint George Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Saint George Road

8

Turn right onto Williston Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

9

Continue on North Williston Road

20 ft · North Williston Road

10

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.60 one way

$11.20 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$6.16	$12.33
premium	$4.86	$6.66	$13.33
diesel	$5.61	$7.68	$15.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.4	$3.65	$1.67
Efficient EV	8.7	$3.04	$1.39
EV Truck/SUV	13.9	$4.87	$2.23

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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

Saint Albans, VT

Afternoon in Saint Albans on Thursday

Local time

2:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Williston, VT

Afternoon in Williston on Thursday

Local time

2:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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

40m 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 Saint Albans, VT to Williston, VT covers 34.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Saint Albans State Highway, I 89, I 89 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Saint Albans, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.60 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.

The drive from Saint Albans, VT to Williston, VT is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Albans, VT to Williston, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Saint Albans, VT to Williston, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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