Origin
Waterbury, VT
Morning in Waterbury on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waterbury, 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
25m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waterbury, VT
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Williston, VT
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Trip Overview
Waterbury, VT to Williston, VT is 18.9 miles and takes about 25 minutes via I 89, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within the Northeast region, specifically moving between locations in Vermont. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on the interstate, making it ideal for a quick hop or an add-on to a larger journey. You'll find it’s a convenient route if you're looking for minimal travel time between these two points in Vermont.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| Williston Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Stowe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Williston Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 14.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on Stowe Street
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
Stowe Street
2
Turn right onto US 2; VT 100
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto VT 100
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
4
Continue on VT 100
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
6
Merge onto I 89
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
8
Turn right onto US 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Williston Road
10
Continue on North Williston Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Williston Road
11
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Enter roundabout onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
15.4 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
$3.04 one way
$6.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
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
25m 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 route is heavily highway-focused, with 79% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.5 miles primarily on I 89, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. The character of the drive is predominantly that of an interstate journey, meaning you can expect efficient travel with minimal slowdowns. As you approach Williston, the route transitions to Williston Road and then West Main Street, offering a slight shift from the interstate feel.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 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 early in the drive near US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street.
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 25m 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: near the start (US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Waterbury, VT
Full guide →Stowe is a four-season resort town of 4,400 people (2014) in north-central Vermont at the base of Mount Mansfield—Vermont's highest peak. It is home to Stowe Mountain Ski Resort. It is 10 miles north of Waterbury along Highway 100.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 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: near the start (US 2; VT 100 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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