Origin
East Montpelier, VT
Late night in East Montpelier on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Montpelier, 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
49m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Montpelier, VT
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Williston, VT
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Trip Overview
East Montpelier to Williston is 36.6 miles and takes about 49 minutes via I-89 and U.S. Route 2, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. With the majority of the drive on the interstate, it's a straightforward option for getting between these two points. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick connection that minimizes time on surface roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 25.1 mi | 28m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Williston Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Berlin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Montpelier Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 25.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Montpelier, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on Quaker Road
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
Quaker Road
2
Turn right onto US 2; VT 14
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 2
3
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
4
Enter roundabout onto US 2
74 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
5
Continue on US 2
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
6
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
7
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
8
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
10
Merge onto I 89
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 89
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
12
Turn right onto US 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Williston Road
14
Continue on North Williston Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Williston Road
15
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from East Montpelier, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.1 — 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
|
US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2
Turn right onto US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
$5.89 one way
$11.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.01 | $14.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Duxbury, VT
18 mi in
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
1 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
49m 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 is mostly highway, with 81% of the 36.6 miles on interstates. You'll experience a stretch of 25.1 miles on I-89 before transitioning to U.S. Route 2 and Williston Road. Expect a relatively fast pace with fewer intersections until you approach Williston. The interstate portion means you'll likely encounter more merging traffic as you get closer to your destination.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2.
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 49m drive. You will face about 6 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 (US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 2 / East Montpelier Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 2 / East Montpelier Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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