How far is Milton, VT from Ludlow, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Ludlow, VT is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
106.95 mi
02h 51m
Flight
88.32 mi
142.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.32 mi
Kilometers
142.14 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.95 mi
Kilometers
172.12 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ludlow
Sat, Apr 11, 12:53 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Sat, Apr 11, 3:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-11T10:02
Arrive Ludlow
Sat, Apr 11, 12:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Middlebury (village)
VT

Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States

From Milton
53.4 mi
01h 25m
To Ludlow
53.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 25 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

    37 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 103

    18.8 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 103

  18. 18

    Continue on Pond Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1074 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
VT 125
37 mi · 35%
Ethan Allen Highway
22.5 mi · 21%
Vermont Route 103
18.8 mi · 18%
U.S. Route 2
10.8 mi · 10%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 6%
U.S. Route 7 South
4.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

VT 125

Exit the rotary onto VT 125

37 mi · 01h 02m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
88.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
01h 25m from Milton
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Milton and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ludlow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Middlebury (village) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Milton and 53.5 miles from Ludlow.

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

The direct path is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Milton and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ludlow.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 88.32 mi (142.14 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Ludlow

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,856
Coordinates43.3959100, -72.7006500
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Ludlow (-72.70065, 43.39591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.29 L · about $14.91
Round trip
$29.82
7.56 gal · 28.58 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.91 $29.82
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.85 $33.69
Premium $4.86 $18.36 $36.73
Diesel $6.00 $22.67 $45.34

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Ludlow. The current time is 10:02:38.

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.