How far is Milton, VT from Danby, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Danby, VT is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
101.69 mi
02h 42m
Flight
89.56 mi
144.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.56 mi
Kilometers
144.13 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.69 mi
Kilometers
163.65 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-23T00:33
Arrive Danby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Middlebury (village)
VT

Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States

From Milton
50.8 mi
01h 21m
To Danby
50.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mt Tabor Avenue

    960 ft · 38 sec · Mt Tabor Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    50 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
VT 125
51.1 mi · 50%
Ethan Allen Highway
22.5 mi · 22%
U.S. Route 2
10.8 mi · 11%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 7%
U.S. Route 7 South
4.27 mi · 4%
U.S. Route 7
3.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

VT 125

Exit the rotary onto VT 125

51.1 mi · 01h 24m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
01h 21m from Milton
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milton and Mostly Sunny near Danby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Middlebury (village) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Milton and 50.8 miles from Danby.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.16 one way or $28.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milton and Mostly Sunny near Danby.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Danby. Straight-line distance: 89.56 mi (144.13 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Danby

Town in Rutland County, Vermont

Population1,308
Coordinates43.3461800, -72.9953800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Danby (-72.99538, 43.34618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.58 L · about $14.16
Round trip
$28.33
7.18 gal · 27.16 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.16 $28.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.00 $32.00
Premium $4.86 $17.44 $34.88
Diesel $6.00 $21.53 $43.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Danby. The current time is 00:33:48.

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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.