Origin
New Haven, VT
Late night in New Haven on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, 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
50m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 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 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 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, VT
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Williston, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between New Haven and Williston, Vermont, this 25.5-mile journey is a straightforward commute that takes approximately 38 minutes to complete. Because the trip is short, you can easily handle it as a quick day trip without needing any overnight stops. You will navigate primarily via Main Street, Stony Hill Road, and West Street to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of $4, this drive is highly economical and efficient for your travel plans. Staying within the Northeast region, the route offers a practical connection between these two Vermont towns. It is a no-fuss transit option that gets you where you need to go with minimal logistical planning.
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 |
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Williston Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 2A | 2 mi | 2m |
| Stony Hill Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Rockydale Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on North Street
48 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn left onto VT 17
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on VT 17
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Stony Hill Road
4
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Street
5
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
7
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
8
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
9
Continue on VT 116
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 116
10
Continue on VT 116
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 116
11
Turn right onto VT 2A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
12
Continue on VT 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Saint George Road
13
Turn right onto US 2
2.3 mi
·
4 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
16 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 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from New Haven, 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
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24 — 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
|
VT 17 / Main Street
Turn left onto VT 17 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
24 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A
Turn right onto VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Huntington, VT
16 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
7 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
50m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 38-minute duration navigating local roads. The path shifts through various segments, requiring your full attention as you transition between Main Street, Stony Hill Road, and West Street. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, the journey relies on constant movement and typical local road conditions. This is a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed travel.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 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 VT 17 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Haven, VT to Williston, VT is easy. At 50m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). 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 (VT 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 24 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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