How far is Milton, VT from Chittenden, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Chittenden, VT is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
80.55 mi
02h 10m
Flight
64.89 mi
104.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.89 mi
Kilometers
104.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.55 mi
Kilometers
129.64 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chittenden
Sat, Apr 11, 12:13 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Sat, Apr 11, 2:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-11T10:02
Arrive Chittenden
Sat, Apr 11, 12:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Vergennes
VT

City of the United States

From Milton
40.3 mi
01h 05m
To Chittenden
40.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland

    1473 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  14. 14

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square

    106 m · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto VT 125

    26.7 mi · 45 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sangamon Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chittenden Road

    741 ft · 18 sec · Chittenden Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road

    60 m · 9 sec · Mountain Top Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Holden Road

    48 m · 9 sec · Holden Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
VT 125
26.7 mi · 33%
Ethan Allen Highway
22.5 mi · 28%
U.S. Route 2
10.8 mi · 13%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 8%
U.S. Route 7 South
4.27 mi · 5%
U.S. Route 7
3.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

VT 125

Exit the rotary onto VT 125

26.7 mi · 00h 45m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vergennes
01h 05m from Milton
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Milton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chittenden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Vergennes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Milton and 40.3 miles from Chittenden.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Milton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chittenden.

Stop Ideas Near Vergennes

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

16 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

22 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

37 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Chittenden. Straight-line distance: 64.89 mi (104.43 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Chittenden

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates43.7078400, -72.9481600
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Chittenden (-72.94816, 43.70784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.41
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.20 $22.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.66 $25.32
Premium $4.86 $13.80 $27.59
Diesel $6.00 $17.03 $34.06

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Chittenden. The current time is 10:02:40.

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.