Origin
Williston, VT
Morning in Williston on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williston, VT to Worcester, 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
55m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Worcester, VT
Ollie Craig
Trip Overview
Spanning 39.2 miles across Vermont, this local trip from Williston to Worcester is a straightforward journey that takes approximately 55 minutes to complete. Because the route is short, you can easily manage it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate via Williston Road, West Main Street, and US 2, keeping your fuel costs to a modest $6. This drive is ideal for those looking for a manageable, local transit between two Northeast towns. It is a practical choice if you prefer a direct connection over a longer, multi-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 24.9 mi | 28m |
| Vermont Route 12 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Elm Street | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Williston Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Worcester Village Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 24.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston, VT and Worcester, 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 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
7
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto VT 12; US 2 Business
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
9
Enter roundabout onto VT 12
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Spring Street
10
Continue on VT 12
426 ft
·
10 sec
·
Spring Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto VT 12
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Elm Street
12
Continue on VT 12
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 12
13
Continue on VT 12
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Village Road
14
Arrive at destination
VT 12
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 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 30.7 — 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
30.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
VT 12; US 2 Business / Main Street
Turn left onto VT 12; US 2 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
30.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
VT 12 / Spring Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 12 / Spring Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
30.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
VT 12 / Elm Street
At end of road, turn right onto VT 12 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.31 one way
$12.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Worcester, VT
Morning in Worcester on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Duxbury, VT
20 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
27 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
55m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will be navigating surface streets and local roads for the entire 39.2-mile distance. The road requires your full attention as you transition through the various turns along US 2 and local connectors. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, the pace remains steady and demands engagement behind the wheel. It is a classic Vermont drive that prioritizes local navigation over highway cruising.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 12. 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 Worcester, VT is easy. At 55m with 73% 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 28.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (VT 12; US 2 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Worcester, 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 55m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.9 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 28.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (VT 12; US 2 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Worcester, 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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