Origin
Cambridge, VT
Late night in Cambridge on Tuesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, 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
38m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, VT
Phil Evenden
Williston, VT
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Trip Overview
Cambridge, VT to Williston, VT is 20.7 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Vermont Route 15, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Vermont's Northeast region, making it an easy local excursion. Given its highway-focused profile, expect a relatively quick transit between these two points. It's a practical choice if you're looking for a straightforward drive without extensive planning, perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic shift.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 15 | 13.6 mi | 22m |
| North Williston Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Skunk Hollow Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| River Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Plains Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Vermont Route 117 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lee River Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 15
— 13.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on VT 15
14 mi
·
22 min
·
Vermont Route 15
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto Lee River Road
210 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lee River Road
3
Turn right onto Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Plains Road
4
Turn right onto Skunk Hollow Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Skunk Hollow Road
5
Turn straight onto VT 117
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Vermont Route 117
6
Continue on VT 117
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
7
Turn left onto North Williston Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Williston Road
8
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Depart onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
13.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Lee River Road
Turn left onto Lee River Road
Navigation decision point
3
13.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Plains Road
Turn right onto Plains Road
Navigation decision point
3
14.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Skunk Hollow Road
Turn right onto Skunk Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
4
17.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
North Williston Road
Turn left onto North Williston Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
18 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 67% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for much of the journey, including a continuous stretch of 13.6 miles on Vermont Route 15. While primarily a highway experience, the route incorporates local roads like North Williston Road and Skunk Hollow Road, offering brief glimpses of the surrounding landscape. The transition between these road types is generally smooth, making for an efficient drive.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on Vermont Route 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 15 and North Williston Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 15 / Vermont Route 15.
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 38m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (Lee River Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (Plains Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on Vermont Route 15. 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: near the start (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (Lee River Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (Plains Road): 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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