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Trip from Sutton, VT to Williston, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

82 mi

132 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m

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

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Sutton, VT

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Williston, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sutton, VT to Williston, VT covers 82 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on U.S. Route 2 West, I 89, U.S. Route 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on U.S. Route 2 West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.20 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.

Midpoint

41 miles from Sutton, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
U.S. Route 2 West 25.4 mi 28m
I 89 25.1 mi 28m
U.S. Route 2 7.1 mi 11m
I 91 6.5 mi 7m
Calendar Brook Road 4.5 mi 10m
Lynburke Road 2.7 mi 4m
Williston Road 2.2 mi 3m
Memorial Drive 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: U.S. Route 2 West — 25.4 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Burke Road

182 ft · 12 sec · Burke Road
2

Turn left onto Center Street

157 ft · 4 sec · Center Street
3

Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road

4.5 mi · 10 min · Calendar Brook Road
4

Turn straight onto US 5

2.7 mi · 4 min · Lynburke Road
5

Continue on US 5

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
6

Turn left onto US 5

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Depot Street
7

Continue on US 5

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
8

Continue on US 5

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Memorial Drive
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 91
10

Merge onto I 91

6.5 mi · 7 min · I 91
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Exit 21 Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
12

Keep slight left at fork

211 ft · 5 sec
13

Turn left onto US 2

25 mi · 28 min · U.S. Route 2 West
14

Continue on US 2

0.2 mi · 12 sec · School Street
15

Continue on US 2

0.6 mi · 39 sec · High Street
16

Continue on US 2

7.1 mi · 11 min · U.S. Route 2
17

Continue on US 2

0.4 mi · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road
18

Enter roundabout onto US 2

74 ft · 0 sec · East Montpelier Road
19

Continue on US 2

115 ft · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road
20

Continue on US 2

1.2 mi · 2 min · River Street
21

Continue on US 2

0.5 mi · 1 min · Berlin Street
22

Continue on US 2

1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
24

Merge onto I 89

25 mi · 28 min · I 89
25

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 11 Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
26

Turn right onto US 2

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
27

Continue on US 2

2.2 mi · 3 min · Williston Road
28

Continue on North Williston Road

18 ft · 0 sec · North Williston Road
29

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 41 miles from Sutton, VT, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.4 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 18 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41 miles or 55m 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 34m

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 Sutton, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sutton, VT

This is one driving day of about 82 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Sutton, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 2 West for about 25.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cabot, VT

41 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.

Popular next leg

Cabot, VT to Williston, VT

51.1 mi · 1h 10m

Pacing Suggestions

St Johnsbury, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barre, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41 miles from Sutton, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Montpelier, Vermont

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.7

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+18022236611

Visit website

Bliss Bee

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Williston, Vermont

2.2 mi

99 Restaurants

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Williston, Vermont

2.2 mi

Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.7

Montpelier, Vermont

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+18022236611

Visit website

Bliss Bee

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82

Williston, Vermont

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18025400094

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 82

Williston, Vermont

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18028799901

Visit website

Haybarn Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 41

Plainfield, Vermont

Hours: 4–9 pm

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 17.6

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

FLO Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 23.4

Danville, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 23.4

Danville, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006635633

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 17.6

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 17.6

St Johnsbury, Vermont

+18003676372

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 17.6

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 17.6

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 17.6

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 78.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Center Street

Turn left onto Center Street

Navigation decision point

4
8 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 5 / Depot Street

Turn left onto US 5 / Depot Street

Navigation decision point

6
16.4 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 21 Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
5
16.6 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
78.5 mi into trip | ~1h 44m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.20 one way

$26.40 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $14.52 $29.05
premium $4.86 $15.70 $31.41
diesel $5.61 $18.10 $36.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.6 0 $8.61 $3.94
Efficient EV 20.5 0 $7.18 $3.28
EV Truck/SUV 32.8 0 $11.48 $5.25

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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

Sutton, VT

Afternoon in Sutton on Saturday

Local time

2:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Williston, VT

Afternoon in Williston on Saturday

Local time

2:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

35°F

Cabot, VT

41 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

11 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

1h 51m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

82 mi in 1h 51m, mostly highway — 25.4 mi of that is on U.S. Route 2 West.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.4 mi on U.S. Route 2 West.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 West and I 89. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 5 / Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Sutton, VT to Williston, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.

Montpelier

16.4 mi in | ~26m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 82 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.4 miles on U.S. Route 2 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Williston, VT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 5 / Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Williston, VT before heading back.

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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