How far is Bradford, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Bradford, VT to Milton, VT is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.49 mi
01h 43m
Flight
65.98 mi
106.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.98 mi
Kilometers
106.19 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.49 mi
Kilometers
129.54 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Thu, Apr 30, 11:20 AM EDT
Return by in Bradford
Thu, Apr 30, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-04-30T09:37
Arrive Milton
Thu, Apr 30, 11:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From Bradford
40.2 mi
00h 51m
To Milton
40.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bradford and Milton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bradford and Milton.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Waits River Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Waits River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 25

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 25

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto William Scott Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · William Scott Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Orange Road

    1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Barre Road

    2170 ft · 38 sec · East Barre Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road

    20 m · 1 sec · East Barre Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 62

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 62

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    27.7 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  18. 18

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Colchester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Road

    3 mi · 6 min · East Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Middle Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Middle Road

  24. 24

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford and Milton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
28 mi · 35%
Vermont Route 25
10.7 mi · 13%
William Scott Memorial Highway
6.06 mi · 8%
Waits River Road
5.34 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 62
4.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

27.7 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
66 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 51m from Bradford
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Bradford and Light Rain near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bradford to Milton?

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Bradford and 40.3 miles from Milton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Bradford and Light Rain near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlesex, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middlesex.

RAIL

Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Milton. Straight-line distance: 65.98 mi (106.19 km).

Bradford

#1 Bradford

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population2,684
Coordinates43.9925700, -72.1289800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-72.129092, 43.992629)
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.75 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.41
5.68 gal · 21.5 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.20 $22.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.66 $25.32
Premium $4.86 $13.80 $27.59
Diesel $6.00 $17.03 $34.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradford and Milton. The current time is 09:37:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.