The drive from Williston, VT to Barnet, VT covers 76.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m 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, I 89, I 91 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.3 miles on U.S. Route 2.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.30 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
38.2 miles from Williston, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 76.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 38m highway drive covering 76.4 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 2 and I 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.3 miles on U.S. Route 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 and I 89. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.4 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 76.4 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 28.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 65.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
28.4 mi into trip|~35m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
4
31.9 mi into trip|~42m in|US 2 / River Street
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
65.4 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 91
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 91
6
75.7 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward Barnet, Peacham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward Barnet, Peacham
5
75.9 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|Bimson Drive
Turn left onto Bimson Drive
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 Williston, VT to Barnet, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
Saint Johnsbury
28.4 mi in|~35m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
U.S. Route 2
32.3 mi
40m
I 89
24.9 mi
28m
I 91
9.7 mi
11m
Williston Road
2.2 mi
3m
River Street
1.3 mi
2m
West Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
2m
High Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2
— 32.3 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston, VT and Barnet, VT.
1
Start on North Williston Road
18 ft·7 sec·North Williston Road
2
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi·3 min·Williston Road
3
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi·2 min·West Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·15 sec
5
Merge onto I 89
25 mi·28 min·I 89
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 8Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
7
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi·1 min·Berlin Street
9
Turn slight left onto US 2
1.2 mi·2 min·River Street
10
Enter roundabout onto US 2
137 ft·1 sec·River Street
11
Continue on US 2
97 ft·1 sec·River Street
12
Merge onto US 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·East Montpelier Road
13
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi·11 min·U.S. Route 2
14
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi·39 sec·High Street
15
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi·12 sec·School Street
16
Continue on US 2
25 mi·28 min·U.S. Route 2
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 91
18
Merge onto I 91
9.7 mi·11 min·I 91
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
Exit 18Toward Barnet, Peacham
20
Turn left onto Bimson Drive
0.2 mi·27 sec·Bimson Drive
21
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Church Street
22
Turn slight left onto Monument Circle
175 ft·7 sec·Monument Circle
23
Arrive at destination
Anderson Street
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 38.2 miles from Williston, VT, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.2 miles or 52m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barnet, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Williston, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Williston, VT
This is one driving day of about 76.4 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Williston, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 2 for about 32.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.2 mi from Williston, VT
· 52m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.9
0
$8.02
$3.67
Efficient EV
19.1
0
$6.69
$3.06
EV Truck/SUV
30.6
0
$10.70
$4.89
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Morning
in Williston on Saturday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Barnet, VT
Morning
in Barnet on Saturday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 38m 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 Barnet, VT covers 76.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 2, I 89, I 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.2 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 $12.30 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 65.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Williston, VT to Barnet, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
