Origin
Saint Albans, VT
Late night in Saint Albans on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Albans, 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
44m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Albans, VT
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Williston, VT
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Trip Overview
Saint Albans to Williston is 34.7 miles and takes about 44 minutes via I 89, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It’s a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's perfect for a quick transfer or a brief scenic excursion if you have a little extra time. You'll find this route is mostly interstate, making it a very efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 29.4 mi | 34m |
| Williston Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Saint Albans State Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Saint George Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Williston Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 29.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on US 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Saint Albans State Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Albans State Highway
3
Continue on this road
227 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
Toward I 89
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 89 South: Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 89
29 mi
·
34 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 12
Toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
7
Turn left onto VT 2A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint George Road
8
Turn right onto US 2
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Williston Road
9
Continue on North Williston Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Williston Road
10
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 31.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Saint Albans State Highway
Turn left onto Saint Albans State Highway
Navigation decision point
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Continue toward I 89
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Toward I 89
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 South: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 89 South: Burlington
3
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
31.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.59 one way
$11.17 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
3:57 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
5 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
44m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 85% of the journey on interstates like I 89. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 29.4 miles on I 89, so expect consistent highway speeds for the bulk of your travel. The route begins on Saint Albans State Highway before merging onto the interstate. While largely a highway experience, you'll transition onto Williston Road towards the end, which offers a slight change of pace as you approach your destination.
85% 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: 29.4 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Williston Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Saint Albans State Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Saint Albans State Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Saint Albans, VT to Williston, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Essex Junction along the way.
Essex Junction
31.4 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 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 0.7 miles (Saint Albans State Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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