Williston, VT to Guilford, VT is 144.8 miles and takes about 2h 51m via I-89 and I-91, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, traveling north to south through the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway drive, making it a straightforward connection between these two points. Given the relatively short duration and straightforward nature, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.4 miles from Williston, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
77.4 mi
1h 29m
I 91
62 mi
1h 11m
Williston Road
2.2 mi
3m
West Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Canal Street
0.8 mi
1m
Coolidge Highway
0.5 mi
1m
Guilford Center Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
North Williston Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 77.4 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston, VT and Guilford, 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
77 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 89
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
8
Merge onto I 91
62 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 91
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·42 sec
Toward US 5: Brattleboro, Guilford
10
Turn right onto US 5
0.8 mi·1 min·Canal Street
11
Continue on US 5
0.5 mi·1 min·Coolidge Highway
12
Turn right onto Guilford Center Road
175 ft·4 sec·Guilford Center Road
13
Arrive at destination
Guilford Center Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 144.8-mile drive, consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour traffic and allow for a relaxed start. With a total estimated drive time of under 3 hours, you likely won't need many stops, but there's one recommended stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $23, and plan your refueling before hitting longer stretches of highway. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility to depart when it suits you best.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.4 miles from Williston, VT, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.4 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 32 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.4 miles or 1h 25m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guilford, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Williston, 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 Williston, VT
This is one driving day of about 144.8 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Williston, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 77.4 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 3.4 and 143.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
5
80.9 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
6
81.1 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
5
143.3 mi into trip|~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Brattleboro, Guilford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 5: Brattleboro, Guilford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.31 one way
$46.62 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$25.65
$51.30
premium
$4.86
$27.73
$55.46
diesel
$5.61
$31.97
$63.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
20 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Finney Crossing - Tesla Supercharger
Williston, VT
Tesla
8 DCFC
Maplewood Convenience Store/Comfort Inn - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.4
0
$15.20
$6.95
Efficient EV
36.2
0
$12.67
$5.79
EV Truck/SUV
57.9
0
$20.27
$9.27
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Williston, VT
Late night
in Williston on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
S 12 to 17 mph78% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Guilford, VT
Late night
in Guilford on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
2h 51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 74.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 96% of the travel on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 77.4 miles on I-89 before transitioning to I-91. The final portion of your drive will be on surface roads, likely Williston Road, as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits along the interstate segments.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.4 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
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 51m 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: at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 80.9 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.
On the drive from Williston, VT to Guilford, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River along the way.
White River
80.9 mi in|~1h 35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 144.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 77.4 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: at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 80.9 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 Guilford, VT before heading back.
