Origin
Washington, VT
Late night in Washington on Friday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, 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
1h 2m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 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 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, VT
Townsend Walton
Williston, VT
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Trip Overview
Washington, VT to Williston, VT is 44.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via I 89, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, entirely within Vermont. It's a short hop, perfect for a quick trip between these two points. You'll find this journey to be primarily highway-focused, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B if you're looking for speed and simplicity.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily focused on the highway, with 79% of the route utilizing interstate travel. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 89, which offers a consistent and relatively fast pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.7 miles on I 89, so expect a good period of steady driving. While mostly highway, the route does incorporate sections of Vermont Route 62 and Vermont Route 110, offering a slight change of scenery as you transition off the interstate.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 4.2 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 1h 2m 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 4.2 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 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
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 302 / East Barre Road
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / East Barre Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
13.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
40.9 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
41.2 mi into trip
|
~56m 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 Washington, VT to Williston, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
Burlington
12.9 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 27.7 mi | 32m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 110 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Barre Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Williston Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 27.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on VT 110
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 110
2
Continue on VT 110
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Road
3
Enter roundabout onto US 302
166 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Barre Road
4
Continue on US 302
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Barre Road
5
Continue on US 302
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
6
Continue on US 302; VT 14
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Turn left onto VT 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 62
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
9
Merge onto I 89
28 mi
·
32 min
·
I 89
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
11
Turn right onto US 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Williston Road
13
Continue on North Williston Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Williston Road
14
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Washington, VT · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Washington, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.15 one way
$14.30 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Williston on Friday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Duxbury, VT
22 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
2 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 2m 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 Washington, VT to Williston, VT covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 62, Vermont Route 110. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 miles from Washington, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.15 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 2m 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 4.2 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Washington, VT to Williston, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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