Origin
Williston, VT
Late night in Williston on Tuesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williston, VT to Leicester, 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
1h 14m
Distance
48.4 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Leicester, VT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Williston to Leicester is a straightforward 48.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion through the Northeast region of Vermont. You can expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Navigating through Vermont Route 116, the Ethan Allen Highway, and Case Street provides a direct path between these two points. Since the drive is short, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you to easily complete the round trip in a single day if you choose.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 116 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Case Street | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| South 116 Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| North 116 Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Saint George Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Williston Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 2A | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston, VT and Leicester, VT.
1
Start on North Williston Road
18 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Williston Road
2
Continue on US 2
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Williston Road
3
Turn sharp left onto VT 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Saint George Road
4
Continue on VT 2A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
5
At end of road, turn left onto VT 116
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Vermont Route 116
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
7
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
8
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
9
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Street
11
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Stony Hill Road
12
Turn left onto VT 116
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South 116 Road
13
Continue on VT 116
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 116 Road
14
Continue on VT 116
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Case Street
15
Turn right onto VT 116
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Ossie Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7 South
17
Continue on US 7
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
18
Arrive at destination
US 7
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 41.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
VT 2A / Saint George Road
Turn sharp left onto VT 2A / Saint George Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
VT 116 / Vermont Route 116
At end of road, turn left onto VT 116 / Vermont Route 116
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
29 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
VT 116 / South 116 Road
Turn left onto VT 116 / South 116 Road
Navigation decision point
4
41.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.79 one way
$15.58 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.57 | $17.15 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Leicester, VT
Late night in Leicester on Tuesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Bristol, VT
24 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
19 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
1h 14m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, balancing faster highway sections with more localized driving. About 36% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on highways, though the character of the road shifts as you transition between routes. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on Vermont Route 116, which covers 14.2 miles. Expect the road to vary from higher-speed stretches to more technical local roads as you progress toward your destination. It is a practical route that requires your attention as the road conditions fluctuate throughout the 48.4-mile transit.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on Vermont Route 116.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near VT 2A / Saint George Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Williston, VT to Leicester, VT is easy. At 1h 14m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (VT 2A / Saint George Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles (VT 116 / South 116 Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
651 ft
349 ft
Total Climb
648 ft
Total Descent
697 ft
Highest Point
651 ft
~24.2 mi in
Elevation Range
303 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 48.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on Vermont Route 116. 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 2.3 miles (VT 2A / Saint George Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles (VT 116 / South 116 Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leicester, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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