How far is Milton, VT from Bristol, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Bristol, VT is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
44.98 mi
01h 08m
Flight
35.02 mi
56.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.02 mi
Kilometers
56.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.98 mi
Kilometers
72.39 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 16, 3:31 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-16T14:23
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 16, 3:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Williston
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Milton
22.5 mi
00h 34m
To Bristol
22.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction

    1016 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Saint George Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Saint George Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116

  13. 13

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    921 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
14.4 mi · 32%
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 32%
U.S. Route 7 South
4.27 mi · 9%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 9%
Saint George Road
2.92 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 2A
1.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

14.2 mi · 00h 21m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williston
00h 34m from Milton
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Milton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 22.5 miles from Milton and 22.5 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Milton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristol.

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 Milton and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 35.02 mi (56.36 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Bristol

Town in the United States

Population3,838
Coordinates44.1333900, -73.0790100
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Bristol (-73.07901, 44.13339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.01 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.18 gal · 12.02 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.09 $14.17
Premium $4.86 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $6.00 $9.54 $19.07

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Bristol. The current time is 14:23:09.

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.