Origin
Leicester, VT
Morning in Leicester on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leicester, 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 14m
Distance
48.4 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leicester, VT
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Williston, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Leicester to Williston, expect a straightforward 48.4-mile journey through Vermont. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stops. With fuel costs estimated at approximately $8, it is a highly economical route for your travel budget. You will primarily navigate via Vermont Route 116, US 7, and Case Street as you transition between these two Northeast locations. Because the distance is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Overall, this route serves as a practical connection for those looking to move efficiently between these Vermont communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 116 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| US 7 | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Case Street | 6 mi | 8m |
| South 116 Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leicester, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on US 7
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
US 7
2
Turn right onto VT 116
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ossie Road
3
Turn left onto VT 116
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
4
Continue on VT 116
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Case Street
5
Continue on VT 116
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South 116 Road
6
Turn right onto VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Stony Hill Road
7
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Street
8
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
10
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
11
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
12
Continue on VT 116
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 116
13
Continue on VT 116
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 116
14
Turn right onto VT 2A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
15
Continue on VT 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Saint George Road
16
Turn right onto US 2
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Williston Road
17
Continue on North Williston Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Williston Road
18
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Leicester, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 40.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
VT 116 / Ossie Road
Turn right onto VT 116 / Ossie Road
Navigation decision point
3
19.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
VT 17; VT 116 / Stony Hill Road
Turn right onto VT 17; VT 116 / Stony Hill Road
Navigation decision point
3
40.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A
Turn right onto VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.79 one way
$15.58 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.57 | $17.15 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Williston on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Bristol, VT
24 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
19 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 14m 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 trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local roads with stretches of faster travel. Roughly 49 percent of your time behind the wheel will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for nearly half of the 48.4-mile journey. You should prepare for a varied environment, as the road shifts between different road types throughout the hour-long commute. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 14.2 miles on Vermont Route 116, which allows for a consistent rhythm before you transition onto other segments. Expect a functional drive that blends the character of Vermont’s local roadways with the efficiency of highway travel.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 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 7.3 miles in near VT 116 / Ossie Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Leicester, VT to Williston, VT is easy. At 1h 14m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (VT 116 / Ossie Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (VT 17; VT 116 / Stony Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.4 miles (VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 48.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). 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 — 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: at 7.3 miles (VT 116 / Ossie Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (VT 17; VT 116 / Stony Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.4 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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