How far is Milton, VT from Dorset, VT?
The driving distance from Milton, VT to Dorset, VT is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Dorset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Dorset.
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Start on Main Street
774 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on River Street
75 m · 7 sec · River Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
99 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn straight onto U.S. Route 7 South
4.3 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 2
1240 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Take the ramp slight right
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
1473 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
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Turn right onto Monkton Road
2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 22A
39.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vermont Route 22A
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Park Place
86 m · 5 sec · North Park Place
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Continue on North Park Place
97 m · 5 sec · North Park Place
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22A
10.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
2425 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 149
1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 149
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 30
13.5 mi · 23 min · Vermont Route 30
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 30
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Dorset.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Vermont Route 22A
Continue on Vermont Route 22A
39.2 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Milton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dorset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Dorset?
The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Bridport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Milton and 54.9 miles from Dorset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.27 one way or $30.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Milton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dorset.
Stop Ideas Near Bridport
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 Bridport.
Port Henry station
Ticonderoga station
Westport station
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Dorset. Straight-line distance: 95.69 mi (154 km).
#1 Milton
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,907 |
| Coordinates | 44.6397700, -73.1104100 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dorset
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,937 |
| Coordinates | 43.2548000, -73.0987200 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dorset (-73.09872, 43.2548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.27 | $30.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $23.21 | $46.42 |
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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