How far is Hardwick, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Hardwick, VT to Milton, VT is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
45.7 mi
01h 05m
Flight
37.7 mi
60.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.7 mi
Kilometers
60.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.7 mi
Kilometers
73.55 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Hardwick
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hardwick
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hardwick
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
Johnson
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Hardwick
22.8 mi
00h 32m
To Milton
22.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Hardwick and Milton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Daniels Road

    546 ft · 24 sec · Daniels Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    75 m · 14 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    71 m · 13 sec · West Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wolcott Street

    2368 ft · 40 sec · Wolcott Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  7. 7

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

    26 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  9. 9

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

    44 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  11. 11

    Continue on Lower Main Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lower Main Street East

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Ramsey Road

    596 ft · 31 sec · Ramsey Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Browns River Road

    2803 ft · 56 sec · Browns River Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 128

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 128

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Westford-Milton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Westford-Milton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Westford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Westford Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2470 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hardwick 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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15 West
27.3 mi · 60%
Main Street
4.94 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 15
3.31 mi · 7%
Westford Road
3.04 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 104
1.96 mi · 4%
Westford-Milton Road
1.83 mi · 4%
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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 32m from Hardwick
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hardwick 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 Hardwick to Milton?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Hardwick and 22.9 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Johnson

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

38 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Montpelier station

42 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hardwick and Milton. Straight-line distance: 37.7 mi (60.68 km).

Hardwick

#1 Hardwick

Town in Vermont

Population2,839
Coordinates44.5047800, -72.3681600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.368072, 44.504901)
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.1 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.22 gal · 12.2 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.18 $14.35
Premium $4.86 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $6.00 $9.66 $19.31

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 Hardwick and Milton. The current time is 04:29:52.

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.