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Trip from Williston, VT to Addison, VT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h

Distance

35.1 mi

57 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 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

town in Vermont, United States

Williston, VT

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Downtown Addison, VT, VT

Addison, VT

Andrea Davis

Trip Overview

The drive from Williston, VT to Addison, VT covers 35.1 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Williston Road, Saint George Road, I 189 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 35.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 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 1h drive with frequent turns across 35.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Williston Road 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 Williston, VT to Addison, VT is easy. At 1h 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 Williston, VT to Addison, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Williston Road
Saint George Road
I 189 West
Shelburne Road
Ethan Allen Highway
Route 7
Monkton Road
Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Williston Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Williston Road

20 ft · 1 sec · North Williston Road
2

Continue on Williston Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Williston Road
3

Turn sharp left onto Saint George Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Saint George Road
4

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 26 sec
5

Merge slight left

3.3 mi · 3 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
7

Continue straight

1.4 mi · 2 min
8

Turn left onto Shelburne Road

6.8 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road
9

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

12 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
10

Continue on U.S. Route 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
11

Turn right onto Monkton Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Monkton Road
12

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
13

Continue on Vermont Route 22A

4.9 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 22A
14

Turn right onto Vermont Route 17 West

79 ft · 6 sec · Vermont Route 17 West
15

Turn left

128 ft · 9 sec
16

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.6 mi from Williston, VT · 30m into the drive

Downtown Charlotte, VT, VT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, VT

18 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

Ferrisburgh, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Williston, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Addison, VT

The final approach into Addison, 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

$5.65 one way

$11.30 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.22 $12.43
premium $4.86 $6.72 $13.44
diesel $5.61 $7.75 $15.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 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 10.5 0 $3.69 $1.68
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.07 $1.40
EV Truck/SUV 14 0 $4.91 $2.25

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

Williston, VT

Evening in Williston on Thursday

Local time

6:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Addison, VT

Evening in Addison on Thursday

Local time

6:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

40°F

Charlotte, VT

18 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

7 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 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 Williston, VT to Addison, VT covers 35.1 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Williston Road, Saint George Road, I 189 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Williston, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.65 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 Williston, VT to Addison, VT is easy. At 1h 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 Williston, VT to Addison, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Williston, VT to Addison, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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