How far is Guilford, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Guilford, VT to Milton, VT is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
161.94 mi
02h 41m
Flight
128.67 mi
207.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.67 mi
Kilometers
207.08 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.94 mi
Kilometers
260.62 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Guilford
Sat, Apr 18, 1:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford
2026-04-18T08:14
Arrive Milton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guilford
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
Royalton
VT

Town in Vermont

From Guilford
80.9 mi
01h 20m
To Milton
81.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
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 Guilford and Milton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Guilford Center Road

    53 m · 6 sec · Guilford Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coolidge Highway

    2521 ft · 1 min · Coolidge Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Canal Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Canal Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 91 North: Putney, White River Junction

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    62 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  8. 8

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

    1914 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  12. 12

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  14. 14

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Road

    3 mi · 6 min · East Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Middle Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Middle Road

  18. 18

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
77.9 mi · 48%
I 91 North
62.3 mi · 38%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 3%
Middle Road
3 mi · 2%
East Road
2.96 mi · 2%
River Road
2.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

77.6 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
128.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 20m from Guilford
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Guilford 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 Guilford to Milton?

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from Guilford and 81.1 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.53 one way or $45.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

15 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

26 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

39 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

42 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and Milton. Straight-line distance: 128.67 mi (207.08 km).

Guilford

#1 Guilford

Town in Vermont, United States

Population2,102
Coordinates42.8178600, -72.5764800
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Guilford Center Road (-72.575738, 42.817328)
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.63 L · about $22.53
Round trip
$45.05
11.42 gal · 43.26 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.53 $45.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.45 $50.90
Premium $4.86 $27.74 $55.48
Diesel $6.00 $34.24 $68.49

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 Guilford and Milton. The current time is 08:14:00.

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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.