How far is Lincoln, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Lincoln, VT to Milton, VT is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
46.74 mi
01h 02m
Flight
37.31 mi
60.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.31 mi
Kilometers
60.04 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.74 mi
Kilometers
75.22 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Sun, May 31, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Lincoln
Sun, May 31, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-05-30T23:35
Arrive Milton
Sun, May 31, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
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
Williston
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Lincoln
23.4 mi
00h 31m
To Milton
23.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
45°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Quaker Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Quaker Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Quaker Street

    35 m · 3 sec · Quaker Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West River Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · West River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  9. 9

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Saint George Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

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

    1228 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    74 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    147 m · 16 sec · U.S. Route 2

  15. 15

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

    4.3 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 7

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Railroad Street

    99 m · 10 sec · Railroad Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 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 Lincoln 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint George Road
17 mi · 36%
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 30%
U.S. Route 7
4.28 mi · 9%
North 116 Road
4.09 mi · 9%
West River Road
2.26 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 2A
1.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Saint George Road

Merge slight left

13.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williston
00h 31m from Lincoln
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Lincoln and Partly Cloudy near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Lincoln and 23.4 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lincoln and Partly Cloudy near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Williston

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

7 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

28 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Port Kent station

34 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Westport station

41 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Milton. Straight-line distance: 37.31 mi (60.04 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States

Population1,244
Coordinates44.1058900, -72.9970600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.997077, 44.105883)
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.24 L · about $6.51
Round trip
$13.02
3.3 gal · 12.48 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.51 $13.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.35 $14.71
Premium $4.86 $8.02 $16.03
Diesel $6.00 $9.90 $19.79

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Milton. The current time is 23:35:06.

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.