How far is Franklin, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Franklin, VT to Milton, VT is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.04 mi
00h 37m
Flight
25.49 mi
41.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.49 mi
Kilometers
41.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.04 mi
Kilometers
48.35 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:57 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Milton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Albans
VT

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

From Franklin
15.3 mi
00h 18m
To Milton
14.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hanna Road

    52 m · 6 sec · Hanna Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Sheldon Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sheldon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 120

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 120

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 105

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 105

  7. 7

    Continue on Sheldon Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fisher Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 89

    81 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Milton, Fairfax

    1322 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ethan Allen Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    2.8 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
6.94 mi · 23%
Vermont Route 105
6.72 mi · 22%
Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 15%
U.S. Route 7 North
2.78 mi · 9%
North Sheldon Road
2.61 mi · 9%
Fisher Pond Road
1.84 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 105

Turn right onto Vermont Route 105

6.72 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Albans
00h 18m from Franklin
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Franklin and Partly Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Albans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Franklin and 14.7 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Albans

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

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

31 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Rouses Point station

31 mi away
Delaware and Pratt Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

35 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Milton. Straight-line distance: 25.49 mi (41.02 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Population1,435
Coordinates44.9819900, -72.9162400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: North Sheldon Road (-72.915874, 44.98209)
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.01 L · about $4.18
Round trip
$8.36
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.18 $8.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.72 $9.45
Premium $4.86 $5.15 $10.30
Diesel $6.00 $6.36 $12.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Milton. The current time is 08:20:22.

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.