If you are looking to traverse the state of Vermont, this 125.6-mile journey from Westminster to Williston is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 28 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate via I-91 and I-89, with a small portion involving U.S. Route 5. Budgeting around $20 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance for most standard vehicles. Since the drive is relatively short, you can easily complete it in one go without needing to plan for an overnight stay. It is a practical, efficient path through the Northeast that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity between these two Vermont locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62.8 miles from Westminster, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
77.6 mi
1h 29m
I 91
40.9 mi
47m
U.S. Route 5
2.3 mi
3m
Williston Road
2.2 mi
3m
West Main Street
1 mi
1m
Westminster Street
0.6 mi
<1m
School Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
North Williston Road
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 77.6 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster, VT and Williston, VT.
1
Start on School Street
71 ft·10 sec·School Street
2
Turn sharp left onto US 5
2.3 mi·3 min·U.S. Route 5
3
Turn left onto Westminster Street
0.6 mi·50 sec·Westminster Street
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
5
Merge onto I 91
41 mi·47 min·I 91
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 89 North
7
Merge onto I 89
78 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 89
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 11Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
9
Turn right onto US 2
1.0 mi·1 min·West Main Street
10
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi·3 min·Williston Road
11
Continue on North Williston Road
18 ft·0 sec·North Williston Road
12
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can comfortably tackle the entire 125.6 miles without needing to schedule formal stops, though you should always monitor your fuel levels before merging onto the longer stretches of I-89. Because you are on interstate highways for nearly the entire duration, keep a steady eye on traffic patterns to ensure your 2-hour and 28-minute estimate remains accurate. One concrete tip for this specific route is to prepare for the transition between the two interstates, as merging onto I-89 will be your longest period of continuous driving. Planning your departure to avoid peak commuter hours will help you maintain a smooth, stress-free pace from start to finish.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.8 miles from Westminster, VT, or about 1h 13m 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 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 13m 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
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 Westminster, 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 Westminster, VT
This is one driving day of about 125.6 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Westminster, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 and 122.1 — 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 5 / U.S. Route 5
Turn sharp left onto US 5 / U.S. Route 5
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
3 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
3.3 mi into trip|~4m in|I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
44.2 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 89 North
6
122.1 mi into trip|~2h 22m 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
$20.22 one way
$40.44 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$22.25
$44.49
premium
$4.86
$24.05
$48.10
diesel
$5.61
$27.73
$55.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.7
0
$13.19
$6.03
Efficient EV
31.4
0
$10.99
$5.02
EV Truck/SUV
50.2
0
$17.58
$8.04
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Westminster, VT
Night
in Westminster on Saturday
Local time
9:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Williston, VT
Night
in Williston on Saturday
Local time
9:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Bethel, VT
63 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
10 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
2h 28m 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.
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
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 47.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a consistent pace as you transition between interstates, including a significant 77.6-mile uninterrupted stretch on I-89. Because the route relies so heavily on high-speed roads, you can expect a very predictable experience behind the wheel. The transition between I-91 and I-89 defines the character of the trip, shifting you quickly from the southern reaches toward the Williston area. You won't find many technical local roads here, as the infrastructure is designed to prioritize moving you through the region as efficiently as possible.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / U.S. Route 5.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 28m drive. You will face about 7 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 5 / U.S. Route 5): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.3 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 125.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 77.6 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 5 / U.S. Route 5): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.3 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Williston, VT before heading back.
