If you are planning to travel from Hartland to Williston, you can expect a straightforward journey covering 91.9 miles. Clocking in at approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-91 and I-89 to navigate through the Northeast region of Vermont. Budgeting about $15 for fuel should cover your needs for this direct transit. Since the route is efficient and lacks required stops, it serves as a highly practical option for travelers focused on reaching their destination quickly rather than lingering along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.9 miles from Hartland, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
77.6 mi
1h 29m
I 91
9.2 mi
10m
Williston Road
2.2 mi
3m
U.S. Route 5
1.1 mi
1m
West Main Street
1 mi
1m
North Williston Road
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 77.6 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on US 5; VT 12
1.1 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 5
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 91 North
3
Merge onto I 91
9.2 mi·10 min·I 91
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 89 North
5
Merge onto I 89
78 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 89
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 11Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
7
Turn right onto US 2
1.0 mi·1 min·West Main Street
8
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi·3 min·Williston Road
9
Continue on North Williston Road
18 ft·0 sec·North Williston Road
10
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Trip Plan
Because this drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since there are zero official stops required along the 91.9-mile path, try to fuel up before you leave Hartland to avoid unnecessary detours. Keep in mind that the long 77.6-mile stretch on I-89 means you should handle any rest or refreshment needs before merging onto the interstate. Planning your departure to avoid peak commuting hours will help ensure you maintain the estimated 1 hour and 49 minute travel time. Using this direct approach allows you to arrive in Williston refreshed and ready for your next activity without the fatigue of a longer, more complex excursion.
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 45.9 miles from Hartland, VT, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.6 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.9 miles or 53m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williston, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hartland, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hartland, VT
This is one driving day of about 91.9 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Hartland, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 77.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 88.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.1 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91 North
3
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in|I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
10.5 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 89 North
3
10.7 mi into trip|~13m in|I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
88.4 mi into trip|~1h 42m 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
$14.79 one way
$29.59 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$16.28
$32.56
premium
$4.86
$17.60
$35.20
diesel
$5.61
$20.29
$40.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.6
0
$9.65
$4.41
Efficient EV
23
0
$8.04
$3.68
EV Truck/SUV
36.8
0
$12.87
$5.88
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Hartland, VT
Morning
in Hartland on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Rain Showers
W 5 mph53% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Williston, VT
Morning
in Williston on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Brookfield, VT
46 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
1 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 49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 15.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient experience, as 96% of this trip takes place on highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-89, which accounts for a 77.6-mile uninterrupted stretch of the journey. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the pace remains consistent and fast-moving for nearly the entire duration. Once you transition off the interstate, the final leg concludes with a short segment on Williston Road. Behind the wheel, you should prepare for a predictable interstate environment that prioritizes speed and directness over technical or winding local backroads.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.6 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartland, VT to Williston, VT is easy. At 1h 49m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 91.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 77.6 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 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Williston, VT before heading back.
