Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 32m
Distance
168.5 mi
271 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Whitingham, VT
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The drive from Williston, VT to Whitingham, VT covers 168.5 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, I 91, Vermont Route 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.4 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
84.2 miles from Williston, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 77.4 mi | 1h 29m |
| I 91 | 60.4 mi | 1h 9m |
| Vermont Route 9 | 11.3 mi | 18m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 9.2 mi | 14m |
| Marlboro Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Williston Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Western Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 43 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~951 veh/hr typical · worst 1,393
Quietest
1 AM
~31 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
30.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 98 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Williston, VT and Whitingham, VT.
Start on North Williston Road
Continue on US 2
Continue on US 2
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 89
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 91
Take the exit
Turn right
Merge onto VT 9
Continue on VT 9
Continue on VT 9
Turn left onto VT 100
At end of road, turn right onto VT 100
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 37 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.2 miles or 1h 40m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitingham, VT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Williston, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 168.5 miles and 3h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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.
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 84.2 miles from Williston, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 89 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 80.9 and 159.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right toward VT 9 West
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$28.07 one way
$56.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $31.15 | $62.29 |
| premium | $5.07 | $33.61 | $67.21 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $37.14 | $74.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.69 | $8.09 |
| Efficient EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.74 | $6.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.4 | 0 | $23.59 | $10.78 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Williston on Wednesday
Local time
1:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Whitingham on Wednesday
Local time
1:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
76°F
Springfield, VT
84 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
168.5 mi in 3h 32m, mostly highway — 77.4 mi of that is on I 89.
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 80.9 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 32m 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 80.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 141.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
Total Climb
3,046 ft
Total Descent
1,955 ft
Highest Point
1,998 ft
~156.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,731 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Williston, VT and Whitingham, VT, road signs point toward White River and Bennington.
White River
Bennington
Williston is a city in Northwest Vermont.
Top landmarks
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 168.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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