Williston, VT to Newbury, VT is 72.5 miles and takes about 1h 44m via I 89 and Scott Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Vermont, making it a straightforward journey. It's a single-day drive, so you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering a direct path between these two Vermont locations. Consider this drive when you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these points without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.3 miles from Williston, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
27.4 mi
31m
William Scott Memorial Highway
9.6 mi
14m
Scott Highway
7.9 mi
11m
U.S. Route 5 North
4.8 mi
7m
Route 302
4.7 mi
7m
Vermont Route 62
4.4 mi
6m
U.S. Route 302
3.1 mi
4m
East Barre Road
3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 27.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston, VT and Newbury, 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
27 mi·31 min·I 89
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 7Toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
7
Continue on VT 62
1.3 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 62
8
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 62
3.1 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 62
9
Turn right onto US 302; VT 14
0.4 mi·1 min·North Main Street
10
Continue on US 302; VT 14
1.3 mi·3 min·Washington Street
11
Continue on US 302
2.5 mi·4 min·East Barre Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 302
131 ft·2 sec·East Barre Road
13
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi·36 sec·East Barre Road
14
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi·33 sec·Orange Road
15
Continue on US 302
9.6 mi·14 min·William Scott Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 302
7.9 mi·11 min·Scott Highway
17
Continue on US 302
4.7 mi·7 min·Route 302
18
Continue on US 302
3.1 mi·4 min·U.S. Route 302
19
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi·36 sec·Mill Street
20
Continue on Mill Street
193 ft·9 sec·Mill Street
21
Turn right onto US 5; US 302
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street North
22
Continue on US 5
4.8 mi·7 min·U.S. Route 5 North
23
Continue on US 5
0.3 mi·30 sec·Main Street South
24
Turn right onto Chapel Street
150 ft·4 sec·Chapel Street
25
Arrive at destination
Chapel Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 44m duration, this is easily a same-day trip, so you have flexibility with your departure time. There are no specific recommended stops listed, so plan your breaks as needed, perhaps every 1-2 hours. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 27.4-mile stretch on I 89, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, so factor that into your budget. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of the transition from I 89 to the Scott Highway, as the driving style might change.
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 36.3 miles from Williston, VT, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.4 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 16 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.3 miles or 46m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newbury, 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 72.5 miles and 1h 44m.
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 I 89 for about 27.4 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 40.2 — 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
30.9 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre
4
32.8 mi into trip|~41m in|VT 62 / Vermont Route 62
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 62 / Vermont Route 62
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
40.2 mi into trip|~55m in|US 302 / East Barre Road
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / East Barre Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.67 one way
$23.34 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$12.84
$25.68
premium
$4.86
$13.88
$27.77
diesel
$5.61
$16.01
$32.01
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: 25.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.8
0
$7.61
$3.48
Efficient EV
18.1
0
$6.34
$2.90
EV Truck/SUV
29
0
$10.15
$4.64
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Clear
NW 2 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Newbury, VT
Late night
in Newbury on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
6 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
1h 44m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 61% of the journey utilizing major roads like I 89 and the William Scott Memorial Highway. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.4 miles on I 89, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. The character shifts as you transition between the interstate and the Scott Highway, offering a blend of faster travel and more local road feel. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes directness, with opportunities to observe the Vermont landscape as you progress.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.4 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and William Scott Memorial Highway. 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 1h 44m drive. You will face about 8 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 30.9 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 Newbury, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Barre along the way.
Barre
30.9 mi in|~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 72.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 27.4 miles on I 89. 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 3.5 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.9 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 Newbury, VT before heading back.
