How far is Milton, VT from Leicester, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Leicester, VT is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
61.66 mi
01h 36m
Flight
53.41 mi
85.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.41 mi
Kilometers
85.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.66 mi
Kilometers
99.23 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leicester
Sun, May 31, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Sun, May 31, 4:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-31T01:45
Arrive Leicester
Sun, May 31, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Charlotte
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America

From Milton
30.8 mi
00h 48m
To Leicester
30.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
22.5 mi · 36%
VT 125
11.3 mi · 18%
U.S. Route 2
10.8 mi · 18%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 11%
U.S. Route 7 South
4.27 mi · 7%
U.S. Route 7
3.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte
00h 48m from Milton
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milton and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leicester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Milton and 30.8 miles from Leicester.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milton and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leicester.

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

20 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

24 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

33 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

35 mi away
20 Park Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Leicester. Straight-line distance: 53.41 mi (85.96 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Leicester

Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States

Population1,096
Coordinates43.8667300, -73.1078900
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Leicester (-73.10789, 43.86673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.86 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $6.00 $13.07 $26.15

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Leicester. The current time is 01:45:15.

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.