How far is Hartford, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Milton, VT is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
102.74 mi
01h 40m
Flight
77.73 mi
125.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.73 mi
Kilometers
125.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.74 mi
Kilometers
165.34 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
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
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Hartford
48.5 mi
00h 50m
To Milton
54.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
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 Hartford and Milton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Christian Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Christian Street

  2. 2

    Continue on V.A. Cutoff Road

    1967 ft · 56 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    44 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Woodstock Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  7. 7

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

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  11. 11

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  13. 13

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Road

    3 mi · 6 min · East Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Middle Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Middle Road

  17. 17

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodstock Road
76.5 mi · 74%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 4%
Middle Road
3 mi · 3%
East Road
2.96 mi · 3%
River Road
2.86 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Woodstock Road

Merge slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 26m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
00h 50m from Hartford
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hartford 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 Hartford to Milton?

The road trip is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Hartford and 54.2 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.28 one way or $28.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Milton. Straight-line distance: 77.73 mi (125.09 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Christian Street (-72.33842, 43.660627)
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.72 L · about $14.28
Round trip
$28.56
7.24 gal · 27.44 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.28 $28.56
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.13 $32.27
Premium $4.86 $17.59 $35.17
Diesel $6.00 $21.71 $43.42

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 Hartford and Milton. The current time is 21:24:53.

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.