How far is Milton, VT from Bethel, VT?
The driving distance from Milton, VT to Bethel, VT is about 85.1 miles (137 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Bethel.
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Start on Main Street
774 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on River Street
75 m · 7 sec · River Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
99 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn straight onto U.S. Route 7 South
4.3 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 2
1240 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Take the ramp slight right
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
75.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
1570 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 107
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Cushing Drive
59 m · 9 sec · Cushing Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cushing Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Bethel.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
U.S. Route 2
Merge slight left
75.7 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Milton and Chance Rain Showers near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Bethel?
The road trip is about 85.1 miles (137 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Milton and 42.6 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Milton and Chance Rain Showers near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Duxbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duxbury.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 60.5 mi (97.37 km).
#1 Milton
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,907 |
| Coordinates | 44.6397700, -73.1104100 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel
Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,939 |
| Coordinates | 43.8334000, -72.6339900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-72.63399, 43.8334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.37 | $26.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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