Origin
Williston, VT
Evening in Williston on Thursday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williston, VT to Orleans County, VT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williston, VT
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Orleans County, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Williston, VT to Orleans County, VT covers 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 15, Vermont Route 100C, Vermont Route 58 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.3 miles on Vermont Route 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.45 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
32.4 miles from Williston, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 64.9 miles, with most of the trip on Vermont Route 15 and Vermont Route 100C. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.3 miles on Vermont Route 15.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 15 and Vermont Route 100C. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near VT 117 / River 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 48m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (VT 117 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Plains Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Lee River Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
VT 117 / River Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 117 / River Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Plains Road
At end of road, turn left onto Plains Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Lee River Road
At end of road, turn left onto Lee River Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right toward VT 15 West
Navigation decision point
Toward VT 15 West
5
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
At end of road, turn left onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 15 | 24.3 mi | 40m |
| Vermont Route 100C | 18 mi | 28m |
| Vermont Route 58 East | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Vermont Route 14 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North Williston Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| U.S. Route 5 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Skunk Hollow Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Lower Main Street West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 15
— 24.3 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston, VT and Orleans County, VT.
1
Start on North Williston Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Williston Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto VT 117
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
River Road
3
Continue on VT 117
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Vermont Route 117
4
Turn slight left onto Skunk Hollow Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Skunk Hollow Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Plains Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Lee River Road
76 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lee River Road
7
Turn right
155 ft
·
5 sec
Toward VT 15 West
8
Turn straight onto VT 15
14 mi
·
23 min
·
Vermont Route 15
9
Continue on VT 15
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 15
10
Enter roundabout onto VT 15
109 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vermont Route 15
11
Continue on VT 15
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 15
12
Continue on VT 15
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Main Street West
13
Turn left onto VT 100C
18 mi
·
28 min
·
Vermont Route 100C
14
Turn right onto VT 58
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Vermont Route 58 East
15
At end of road, turn left onto VT 14
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 14
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
U.S. Route 5
17
Arrive at destination
US 5
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 32.4 miles from Williston, VT, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 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 14 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.4 miles or 58m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orleans County, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 64.9 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Williston, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 15 for about 24.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.4 mi from Williston, VT · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Williston, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orleans County, VT
The final approach into Orleans County, 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
$10.45 one way
$20.90 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.50 | $22.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Orleans County, VT
Evening in Orleans County on Thursday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Johnson, VT
32 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
3 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 48m 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 Orleans County, VT covers 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 15, Vermont Route 100C, Vermont Route 58 East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.4 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 $10.45 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 48m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (VT 117 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Plains Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Lee River Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Williston, VT to Orleans County, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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