Marlboro, VT to Williston, VT is 151.8 miles and takes about 3h 6m via Marlboro Road, I-91, and I-89, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The majority of the route is on major highways, making for a straightforward drive. With only one suggested stop and a relatively short duration, this is an easy day trip for most travelers. Plan for efficient travel with minimal detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.9 miles from Marlboro, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
77.6 mi
1h 29m
I 91
60.6 mi
1h 10m
Marlboro Road
4.2 mi
7m
Vermont Route 9
2.9 mi
5m
Williston Road
2.2 mi
3m
Western Avenue
1.7 mi
4m
West Main Street
1 mi
1m
South Road
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 77.6 mi, about 1h 29m
Traffic on I-89
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 43 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~951 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,393
Quietest
1 AM
~31 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
30.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 98 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlboro, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on South Road
0.5 mi·1 min·South Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto VT 9
2.9 mi·5 min·Vermont Route 9
3
Continue on VT 9
4.2 mi·7 min·Marlboro Road
4
Continue on VT 9
1.7 mi·4 min·Western Avenue
5
Turn left
0.5 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto I 91
61 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 91
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 89 North
8
Merge onto I 89
78 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 89
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 11Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
10
Turn right onto US 2
1.0 mi·1 min·West Main Street
11
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi·3 min·Williston Road
12
Continue on North Williston Road
18 ft·0 sec·North Williston Road
13
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour drive time, leaving Marlboro in the morning allows ample time to reach Williston without feeling rushed. The route is efficient, with only one recommended stop, so you can easily complete this in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 77.6-mile stretch on I-89, and consider refueling before embarking on that segment if your tank is low. Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience and perhaps make an unplanned stop if something catches your eye along the way.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.9 miles from Marlboro, VT, or about 1h 36m 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 33 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.9 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
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 Marlboro, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marlboro, VT
This is one driving day of about 151.8 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Marlboro, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 148.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|VT 9 / Vermont Route 9
At end of road, turn right onto VT 9 / Vermont Route 9
Navigation decision point
4
9.3 mi into trip|~18m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
9.8 mi into trip|~19m in|I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
70.4 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 89 North
6
148.3 mi into trip|~2h 59m 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
$25.29 one way
$50.57 round trip
$4.23/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.70
$28.06
$56.12
premium
$5.07
$30.28
$60.55
diesel
$5.60
$33.46
$66.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.5
0
$15.94
$7.29
Efficient EV
38
0
$13.28
$6.07
EV Truck/SUV
60.7
0
$21.25
$9.72
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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 Aug 31, 2026
Origin
Marlboro, VT
Late night
in Marlboro on Wednesday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 3 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Williston, VT
Late night
in Williston on Wednesday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 1 to 6 mph38% chanceLive forecast
76°F
Hartford, VT
76 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
2 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
3h 6m 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
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 73.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 93% of the drive utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 77.6 miles on I-89 without needing to exit. The transition from surface roads like Marlboro Road to the interstate system is where you'll notice the shift in driving pace and exit density. Expect mostly rural cruising once you're on the interstate, with fewer services compared to more urban corridors.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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 0.5 miles in near VT 9 / Vermont Route 9.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Marlboro, VT to Williston, VT is easy. At 3h 6m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (VT 9 / Vermont Route 9): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The longest stretch is about 77.6 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 0.5 miles (VT 9 / Vermont Route 9): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Williston, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
