Williston, VT to Lyndonville, VT is 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 35m via U.S. Route 2 and the interstate, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Vermont the entire time, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a route that's predominantly highway driving, making it a quick and efficient connection between these two points in the Green Mountain State. It's a straightforward drive, ideal if you need to get from one side of northern Vermont to the other without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.1 miles from Williston, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
U.S. Route 2
32.9 mi
41m
I 89
24.9 mi
28m
I 91
6.6 mi
7m
Williston Road
2.2 mi
3m
Memorial Drive
1.5 mi
2m
River Street
1.3 mi
2m
West Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Broad Street
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2
— 32.9 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston, VT and Lyndonville, 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 8Toward 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
7.1 mi·11 min·U.S. Route 2
14
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi·39 sec·High Street
15
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi·12 sec·School Street
16
Continue on US 2
26 mi·29 min·U.S. Route 2
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 91
18
Merge onto I 91
6.6 mi·7 min·I 91
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 23Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
20
Turn right onto US 5
0.3 mi·27 sec·Memorial Drive
21
Continue on US 5
1.0 mi·1 min·Broad Street
22
Turn left onto VT 122 ALT
73 ft·1 sec·Center Street
23
Arrive at destination
VT 122 ALT
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1h 35m drive time, you have a lot of flexibility with this route. Aim to depart mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour, though traffic is generally light on this stretch. With no planned stops, you can decide on the fly if you need to pull over for a break or fuel. The fuel cost is estimated at $12, so keep that in mind as you plan. Pay attention to the transition from U.S. Route 2 to the interstates, as this is where the driving pace significantly picks up.
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 37.1 miles from Williston, VT, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 16 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.1 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lyndonville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Williston, VT
This is one driving day of about 74.3 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Williston, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 2 for about 32.9 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 73 — 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
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
6
72.8 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 23
Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
4
73 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|US 5 / Memorial Drive
Turn right onto US 5 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.96 one way
$23.92 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$13.16
$26.32
premium
$4.86
$14.23
$28.46
diesel
$5.61
$16.40
$32.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.3
0
$7.80
$3.57
Efficient EV
18.6
0
$6.50
$2.97
EV Truck/SUV
29.7
0
$10.40
$4.76
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Williston, VT
Morning
in Williston on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lyndonville, VT
Morning
in Lyndonville on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
20 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 35m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 74.3-mile route is mostly highway, with 87% of it on interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 32.9 miles on U.S. Route 2 before transitioning to faster interstates. The drive is characterized by a high percentage of highway miles, meaning frequent exits and merging traffic early on. Expect to spend the bulk of your time on these high-speed sections before the highway ends closer to Lyndonville.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.9 mi on U.S. Route 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 and I 89. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 10 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 28.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Lyndonville, 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 1h 35m. Total distance: 74.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 32.9 miles on U.S. Route 2. 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 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lyndonville, VT before heading back.
