Origin
Williston, VT
Morning in Williston on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williston, VT to Cambridge, 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
38m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williston, VT
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Cambridge, VT
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Williston, VT to Cambridge, VT is 20.7 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Vermont Route 15, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for a quick transit. You'll find this route to be a practical connection rather than a destination in itself, suitable for those needing to get from point A to point B efficiently within the state. Consider this an easy leg of a larger journey or a simple point-to-point connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 15 | 13.5 mi | 22m |
| North Williston Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Skunk Hollow Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| River Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Plains Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Vermont Route 117 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lee River Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 15
— 13.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston, VT and Cambridge, VT.
1
Start on North Williston Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Williston Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto VT 117
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
River Road
3
Continue on VT 117
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Vermont Route 117
4
Turn slight left onto Skunk Hollow Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Skunk Hollow Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Plains Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Lee River Road
76 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lee River Road
7
Turn right
155 ft
·
5 sec
Toward VT 15 West
8
Turn straight onto VT 15
14 mi
·
22 min
·
Vermont Route 15
9
Arrive at destination
VT 15
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
VT 117 / River Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 117 / River Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Plains Road
At end of road, turn left onto Plains Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Lee River Road
At end of road, turn left onto Lee River Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right toward VT 15 West
Navigation decision point
Toward VT 15 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
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
Cambridge, VT
Morning in Cambridge on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
18 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
38m 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 leans heavily on highway driving, with 67% of the journey on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a drive focused on efficient travel, with Vermont Route 15 serving as the main artery for the longest stretch of 13.5 miles. While the highway-focused profile suggests consistent speeds, be prepared for the transition onto local roads like North Williston Road and Skunk Hollow Road as you approach your destination. The character is one of movement and connection, prioritizing getting you there smoothly over scenic detours.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on Vermont Route 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 15 and North Williston Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near VT 117 / River Road.
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 38m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (VT 117 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Plains Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Lee River Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on Vermont Route 15. 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 3.1 miles (VT 117 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Plains Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Lee River Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cambridge, 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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