Origin
Lincoln, VT
Late night in Lincoln on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, VT to Williston, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, VT
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Williston, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Vermont, the 29.7-mile trek from Lincoln to Williston is a straightforward option. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 48 minutes, making it an ideal one-day journey that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your path primarily follows Vermont Route 116, North 116 Road, and Saint George Road. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is a very economical drive for your weekend plans. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent feel throughout the duration of your travel. It is a practical, no-fuss route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
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 |
| West River Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 2A | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Quaker Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on Quaker Street
47 ft
·
8 sec
·
Quaker Street
2
Continue on Quaker Street
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Quaker Street
3
Turn right onto West River Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West River Road
4
Continue on Lincoln Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.7 — 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
|
Quaker Street
Continue onto Quaker Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road
Navigation decision point
3
21.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A
Turn right onto VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.78 one way
$9.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
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 Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
12 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
48m 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 profile that transitions through different road types as you head north. About 55% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a balanced experience between open cruising and local navigation. You will tackle your longest uninterrupted segment during a 14.2-mile stretch on Vermont Route 116, which serves as the backbone of your drive. Because the total distance is under 30 miles, the road conditions shift quickly from rural settings to more developed areas. Expect a drive that requires your attention as you transition between these specific road segments.
55% 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 early in the drive near Quaker Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lincoln, VT to Williston, VT is easy. At 48m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Quaker Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Quaker Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 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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