Origin
Bristol, VT
Late night in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, 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
43m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, VT
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Williston, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Bristol and Williston, Vermont, this 27.9-mile journey is a straightforward trek through the Northeast that takes about 43 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Vermont Route 116, North 116 Road, and Saint George Road. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, it is a budget-friendly way to connect these two Vermont hubs. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick excursion, the simplicity of this drive makes it a practical choice for your itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 116 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| North 116 Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Saint George Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Williston Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 2A | 2 mi | 2m |
| Rockydale Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on VT 17; VT 116
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Street
2
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
4
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
5
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
6
Continue on VT 116
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 116
7
Continue on VT 116
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 116
8
Turn right onto VT 2A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
9
Continue on VT 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Saint George Road
10
Turn right onto US 2
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Williston Road
11
Continue on North Williston Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Williston Road
12
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
19.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A
Turn right onto VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
43m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from rural stretches to more developed areas. You will spend about 58 percent of your time on highways, providing a balance between steady speeds and local navigation. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip spans 14.2 miles along Vermont Route 116, allowing for a consistent pace before the terrain shifts. As you move toward Williston, the road character evolves, requiring you to stay attentive as you transition between the different road types. It is an efficient path that avoids the monotony of long-distance interstate travel while keeping you moving steadily toward your destination.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on Vermont Route 116.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 19.9 miles in near VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bristol, VT to Williston, VT is easy. At 43m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 19.9 miles (VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Bristol, VT
Full guide →Founded 1762
Top landmarks
- • Bristol Downtown Historic District — historic district in Vermont, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on Vermont Route 116. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 19.9 miles (VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A): 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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