How far is Milton, VT from Craftsbury, VT?
The driving distance from Milton, VT to Craftsbury, VT is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Craftsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Craftsbury.
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Start on Main Street
2470 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Westford Road
3 mi · 6 min · Westford Road
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Continue on Westford-Milton Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Westford-Milton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 128
1.3 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 128
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Continue on Browns River Road
2803 ft · 58 sec · Browns River Road
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Turn right onto Ramsey Road
596 ft · 26 sec · Ramsey Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 104
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15
1.6 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Vermont Route 15
2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15
33 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15
8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Lower Main Street West
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lower Main Street West
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 East
4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 East
35 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 East
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West
46 m · 4 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
12.9 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Turn left onto Craftsbury Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Craftsbury Road
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Continue on Eligo Lake Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Eligo Lake Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 14
1 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 14
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Turn right onto South Craftsbury Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Craftsbury Road
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Turn right onto Creek Road
91 m · 8 sec · Creek Road
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Turn right onto Town Garage Road
13 m · 3 sec · Town Garage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Town Garage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Craftsbury.
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.
Vermont Route 15 West
Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
12.9 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers leaving Milton and Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Craftsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Craftsbury?
The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Milton and 26.8 miles from Craftsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers around Milton and Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Craftsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson
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 Johnson.
Waterbury
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Montpelier station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Craftsbury. Straight-line distance: 36.28 mi (58.38 km).
#1 Milton
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,907 |
| Coordinates | 44.6397700, -73.1104100 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Craftsbury
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.6367200, -72.3726100 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Craftsbury (-72.37261, 44.63672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.46 | $14.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.33 | $22.67 |
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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