How far is Chittenden, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Chittenden, VT to Milton, VT is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
79.08 mi
01h 49m
Flight
64.89 mi
104.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.89 mi
Kilometers
104.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.08 mi
Kilometers
127.27 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 PM EDT
Return by in Chittenden
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chittenden
2026-04-23T11:58
Arrive Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chittenden
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
Vergennes
VT

City of the United States

From Chittenden
40.3 mi
00h 54m
To Milton
38.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Holden Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Holden Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Mountain Top Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Mountain Top Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mountain Top Road

    38 m · 6 sec · Mountain Top Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Chittenden Road

    741 ft · 21 sec · Chittenden Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sangamon Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 7

    10.2 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 7

  9. 9

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  11. 11

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square

    114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  17. 17

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester

    1228 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    74 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    147 m · 16 sec · U.S. Route 2

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7

    4.3 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 7

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Railroad Street

    99 m · 10 sec · Railroad Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chittenden 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
17.7 mi · 22%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 16%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 14%
I 89 North
10.6 mi · 13%
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi · 13%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vergennes
00h 54m from Chittenden
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chittenden and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Vergennes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Chittenden and 38.8 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chittenden and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Vergennes

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

16 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

22 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

37 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chittenden and Milton. Straight-line distance: 64.89 mi (104.43 km).

Chittenden

#1 Chittenden

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates43.7078400, -72.9481600
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.948165, 43.70784)
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.56 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.01
5.58 gal · 21.12 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.01 $22.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $4.86 $13.55 $27.11
Diesel $6.00 $16.73 $33.46

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 Chittenden and Milton. The current time is 11:58:14.

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.