Origin
Williston, VT
Late night in Williston on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williston, VT to Wolcott, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Wolcott, VT
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Trip Overview
Williston, VT to Wolcott, VT is 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 8m via I 89, Waterbury Stowe Road, and VT 15 East, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that combines interstate travel with local roads. It's a straightforward route, ideal for a quick journey when you don't have much time but still want to cover some ground. The relatively low mileage and duration make it a manageable drive for any day of the week.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| Waterbury Stowe Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Vermont Route 15 East | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Laporte Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Pucker Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Waterbury Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Williston Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Park Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 14.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston, VT and Wolcott, 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
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
7
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
8
Continue on VT 100
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterbury Stowe Road
9
Continue on VT 100
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterbury Road
10
Continue on VT 100
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
12
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pucker Street
13
Continue on VT 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pucker Street
14
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Laporte Road
15
Continue on VT 100
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Laporte Road
16
Continue on VT 100
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Jersey Heights
17
Turn right onto VT 100
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Lower Main Street
18
Continue on VT 15A
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Upper Main Street
19
Continue on VT 15A
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Street
20
Turn right onto VT 15
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Vermont Route 15 East
21
Turn right onto School Street
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
School Street
22
Arrive at destination
School Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 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
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 38.3 — 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
17.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
3
17.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
3
38.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 East
Turn right onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.15 one way
$14.30 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Wolcott, VT
Late night in Wolcott on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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 8m 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 blend of highway and local road experiences. With 46% of the route on highways, you'll encounter stretches of faster travel, particularly on I 89 where the longest uninterrupted segment spans 14.1 miles. As you transition to Waterbury Stowe Road and Vermont Route 15 East, the character shifts to more local driving. This means you'll likely experience more varied speed limits and potentially more turns as you approach your destination. The profile is described as a mixed drive, so be prepared for the pace to change throughout the 1 hour and 8 minute journey.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on I 89.
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 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Williston, VT to Wolcott, VT is easy. At 1h 8m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 17.6 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.
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 Wolcott, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Stowe along the way.
Stowe
17.6 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 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 17.6 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 Wolcott, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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