How far is Milton, VT from Franklin, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Franklin, VT is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
30.71 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.49 mi
41.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.49 mi
Kilometers
41.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.71 mi
Kilometers
49.43 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-18T09:37
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Albans
VT

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

From Milton
15.3 mi
00h 23m
To Franklin
15.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    774 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street

    53 m · 4 sec · River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    2.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  4. 4

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    961 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans

    2772 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Fisher Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Sheldon Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 105

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 105

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 120

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 120

  13. 13

    Continue on North Sheldon Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sheldon Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hanna Road

    52 m · 7 sec · Hanna Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
8.25 mi · 27%
Vermont Route 105
6.72 mi · 22%
Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 14%
U.S. Route 7 North
2.75 mi · 9%
North Sheldon Road
2.61 mi · 8%
Fisher Pond Road
1.84 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Merge slight left

6.98 mi · 00h 08m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Albans
00h 23m from Milton
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Milton and Partly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Saint Albans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Milton and 15.3 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Milton and Partly Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Albans

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

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

31 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Rouses Point station

31 mi away
Delaware and Pratt Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

35 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 25.49 mi (41.02 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Franklin

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Population1,435
Coordinates44.9819900, -72.9162400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Franklin (-72.91624, 44.98199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.81 $9.63
Premium $4.86 $5.25 $10.49
Diesel $6.00 $6.48 $12.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Franklin. The current time is 09:37:54.

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.