How far is Milton, VT from Fair Haven, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Fair Haven, VT is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
80.17 mi
02h 09m
Flight
72.61 mi
116.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.61 mi
Kilometers
116.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.17 mi
Kilometers
129.02 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Haven
Tue, May 12, 8:29 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Tue, May 12, 10:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-12T18:19
Arrive Fair Haven
Tue, May 12, 8:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
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
40.1 mi
01h 04m
To Fair Haven
40.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Fair Haven.

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 22A

    39.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vermont Route 22A

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Park Place

    135 m · 8 sec · North Park Place

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Park Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 22A
39.2 mi · 49%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 15%
U.S. Route 2
10.8 mi · 13%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 8%
U.S. Route 7 South
4.27 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vergennes
01h 04m from Milton
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milton and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Fair Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milton to Fair Haven?

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 40.1 miles from Milton and 40.1 miles from Fair Haven.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 $11.16 one way or $22.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milton and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Fair Haven.

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 Fair Haven. Straight-line distance: 72.61 mi (116.86 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Fair Haven

#2 Fair Haven

Town in Vermont, United States

Population2,530
Coordinates43.5947900, -73.2656700
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Fair Haven (-73.26567, 43.59479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
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 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.33
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.16 $22.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.61 $25.23
Premium $4.86 $13.75 $27.50
Diesel $6.00 $16.97 $33.94

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Fair Haven. The current time is 18:19:40.

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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.