Origin
Barton, VT
Late night in Barton on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Barton, VT to Williston, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
73.6 mi
118 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barton, VT
Andrea Davis
Williston, VT
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Trip Overview
Barton to Williston is 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m via I 89 and Vermont Route 15 West, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that offers a blend of highway speeds and more local road experiences. Given its short duration and manageable cost, this route is a straightforward option for a single-day excursion, offering a practical way to cover ground within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.8 miles from Barton, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| Vermont Route 15 West | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| Vermont Route 16 | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| Waterbury Stowe Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Laporte Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Dry Pond Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Pucker Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Glover Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 14.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barton, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on US 5; VT 16
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Village Square
163 ft
·
6 sec
·
Village Square
3
Turn left onto VT 16
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Church Street
4
Continue on VT 16
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Glover Road
5
Continue on VT 16
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Glover Street
6
Continue on VT 16
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Dry Pond Road
7
Continue on VT 16
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 16
8
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 15 East
9
Continue on VT 15
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mill Street
10
Turn left onto VT 15
517 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Turn right onto VT 14; VT 15
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Wolcott Street
12
Continue on VT 14; VT 15
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
13
Turn left onto VT 15A
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Street
14
Turn straight onto VT 15A
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Upper Main Street
15
Continue on VT 100
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Lower Main Street
16
Turn left onto VT 100
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Jersey Heights
17
Continue on VT 100
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Laporte Road
18
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Laporte Road
19
Continue on VT 100
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Pucker Street
20
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
21
Continue on VT 100
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on VT 100
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterbury Road
23
Continue on VT 100
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterbury Stowe Road
24
Continue on VT 100
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
26
Merge onto I 89
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 89
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
28
Turn right onto US 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
29
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Williston Road
30
Continue on North Williston Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Williston Road
31
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of under two hours, this is a trip that offers significant flexibility for when you depart. Consider leaving Barton mid-morning to avoid any early rush and arrive in Williston in time for lunch or an afternoon activity. You won't need extensive stops, but a brief pause for fuel is always wise, especially since the estimated fuel cost is around $12. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the end of the 14.3-mile stretch on I 89, as services might be more spaced out on the subsequent local roads.
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 36.8 miles from Barton, VT, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.3 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.8 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williston, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Barton, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barton, VT
This is one driving day of about 73.6 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Barton, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 14.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Barton, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 70.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Village Square
Turn left onto Village Square
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 16 / Church Street
Turn left onto VT 16 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 East
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 East
Navigation decision point
5
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
6
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m 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
$11.85 one way
$23.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.04 | $26.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.09 | $28.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.30 | $4.71 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Williston, VT
Late night in Williston on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Morrisville, VT
37 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
20 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?
This drive features a 54% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion on I 89, which allows for quicker travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.3 miles on I 89, offering a period of consistent speed. As you transition to Vermont Route 15 West, the character of the drive will likely change, introducing more local scenery and potentially slower speeds. This mixed profile means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and more varied, perhaps less predictable, local road conditions.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Village Square.
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 51m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Village Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (VT 16 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 East): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Barton, VT to Williston, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
Burlington
55.6 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 73.6 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 (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.2 miles (Village Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (VT 16 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 East): Navigation decision point.
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 US Trip Planner 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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