How far is Milton, VT from Hardwick, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Hardwick, VT is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
45.73 mi
01h 14m
Flight
37.7 mi
60.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.7 mi
Kilometers
60.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.73 mi
Kilometers
73.6 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hardwick
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-23T05:55
Arrive Hardwick
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Johnson
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Milton
22.8 mi
00h 37m
To Hardwick
22.9 mi
00h 37m

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
50°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2470 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Westford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Westford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Westford-Milton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Westford-Milton Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 128

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 128

  5. 5

    Continue on Browns River Road

    2803 ft · 58 sec · Browns River Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ramsey Road

    596 ft · 26 sec · Ramsey Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15

    1.6 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 15

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 15

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    33 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15

  13. 13

    Continue on Lower Main Street West

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lower Main Street West

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 East

    4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 East

    35 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 East

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West

    46 m · 4 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  19. 19

    Continue on Wolcott Street

    2368 ft · 47 sec · Wolcott Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    71 m · 11 sec · West Church Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    75 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Daniels Road

    546 ft · 24 sec · Daniels Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    24 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15 West
13.4 mi · 29%
Vermont Route 15
11.4 mi · 25%
Vermont Route 15 East
5.83 mi · 13%
Main Street
4.94 mi · 11%
Westford Road
3.04 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 104
1.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 15 West

Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

13.3 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 37m from Milton
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milton and Partly Sunny near Hardwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 22.8 miles from Milton and 22.9 miles from Hardwick.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Johnson

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

38 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Montpelier station

42 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Hardwick. Straight-line distance: 37.7 mi (60.68 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Hardwick

Town in Vermont

Population2,839
Coordinates44.5047800, -72.3681600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Hardwick (-72.36816, 44.50478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.18 $14.35
Premium $4.86 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $6.00 $9.66 $19.31

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 Hardwick. The current time is 05:55:14.

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.