Origin
Williston, VT
Morning in Williston on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williston, VT to East Montpelier, 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
50m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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East Montpelier, VT
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Trip Overview
Williston, VT to East Montpelier, VT is 36.8 miles and takes about 50 minutes via I 89 and U.S. Route 2, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a short hop that mostly utilizes interstate highways, making it a straightforward and quick transit. You'll find it's a convenient option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two locations without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 24.9 mi | 28m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Williston Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Berlin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Montpelier Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 24.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston, VT and East Montpelier, VT.
1
Start on North Williston Road
18 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Williston Road
2
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Williston Road
3
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
5
Merge onto I 89
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
7
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
9
Turn slight left onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
10
Enter roundabout onto US 2
137 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
11
Continue on US 2
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Street
12
Merge onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
13
Continue on US 2
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 2
14
Turn left onto Quaker Road
77 ft
·
2 sec
·
Quaker Road
15
Arrive at destination
Quaker Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Williston, 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
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 31.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
28.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
4
31.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 2 / River Street
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
31.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Merge onto US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.92 one way
$11.85 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
East Montpelier, VT
Morning in East Montpelier on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Duxbury, VT
18 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
1 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?
For 80% of this 36.8-mile drive, you'll be on the highway. The longest continuous stretch on I 89 spans 24.9 miles, offering a consistent cruising experience. You'll transition to surface roads like U.S. Route 2 and Williston Road later in the trip. Expect frequent exits as you approach your destination, indicating a shift from rural interstate speeds to more local traffic patterns.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
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 50m 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 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 28.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Williston, VT to East Montpelier, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.
Saint Johnsbury
28.4 mi in
|
~35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 36.8 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 (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.9 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 28.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Montpelier, 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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