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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.13 mi
01h 47m
Flight
60.5 mi
97.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.5 mi
Kilometers
97.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.13 mi
Kilometers
137 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Wed, Apr 15, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-15T04:32
Arrive Bethel
Wed, Apr 15, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Duxbury
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Milton
42.6 mi
00h 53m
To Bethel
42.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    774 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on River Street

    75 m · 7 sec · River Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    99 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto U.S. Route 7 South

    4.3 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 2

    1240 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1570 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cushing Drive

    59 m · 9 sec · Cushing Drive

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
76.1 mi · 89%
U.S. Route 7 South
4.27 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 107
1.72 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.29 mi · 2%
River Street
1.16 mi · 1%
VT 107
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duxbury
00h 53m from Milton
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Waterbury

1 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

14 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

45 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 60.5 mi (97.37 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Bethel

#2 Bethel

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,939
Coordinates43.8334000, -72.6339900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Bethel (-72.63399, 43.8334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.37 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.67
6 gal · 22.74 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Bethel. The current time is 04:32:27.

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.