How far is Cabot, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Cabot, VT to Milton, VT is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.35 mi
01h 20m
Flight
42.63 mi
68.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.63 mi
Kilometers
68.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.35 mi
Kilometers
90.68 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Cabot
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cabot
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cabot
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hyde Park
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Cabot
28.8 mi
00h 40m
To Milton
27.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2115 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Route 215 North

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Route 215 North

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15

    7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 15

  4. 4

    Continue on Mill Street

    1209 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    158 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Wolcott Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 15 West

    26 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West

    44 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  12. 12

    Continue on Lower Main Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lower Main Street East

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Ramsey Road

    596 ft · 31 sec · Ramsey Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Browns River Road

    2803 ft · 56 sec · Browns River Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Vermont Route 128

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 128

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Westford-Milton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Westford-Milton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Westford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Westford Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    2470 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cabot 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15 West
27.3 mi · 48%
Vermont Route 15
10.3 mi · 18%
Main Street
5.34 mi · 9%
Route 215 North
4.25 mi · 8%
Westford Road
3.04 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 104
1.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 15 West

Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

13.3 mi · 00h 20m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hyde Park
00h 40m from Cabot
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Cabot and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Hyde Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Cabot and 27.5 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Cabot and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Hyde Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hyde Park, 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 Hyde Park.

RAIL

Waterbury

31 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

37 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

44 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cabot and Milton. Straight-line distance: 42.63 mi (68.6 km).

Cabot

#1 Cabot

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population1,433
Coordinates44.4014500, -72.3123200
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.312486, 44.401613)
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.53 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.70
3.98 gal · 15.06 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.85 $15.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.87 $17.74
Premium $4.86 $9.67 $19.33
Diesel $6.00 $11.93 $23.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cabot and Milton. The current time is 22:05:38.

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.