How far is Milton, VT from Manchester, VT?
The driving distance from Milton, VT to Manchester, VT is about 115.6 miles (186 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Manchester.
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Start on Main Street
774 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on River Street
75 m · 7 sec · River Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
99 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn straight onto U.S. Route 7 South
4.3 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 2
1240 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Take the ramp slight right
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
1473 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square
106 m · 17 sec
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Exit the rotary onto VT 125
59.2 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 7A
1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 7A
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
20 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
55 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
29 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1637 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
24 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Seminary Avenue
27 m · 3 sec · Seminary Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seminary Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Manchester.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
VT 125
Exit the rotary onto VT 125
59.2 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Milton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Manchester?
The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Milton and 57.8 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102 miles (164.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Milton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Salisbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salisbury.
Ticonderoga station
Castleton station
Port Henry station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 102 mi (164.16 km).
#1 Milton
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,907 |
| Coordinates | 44.6397700, -73.1104100 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
Town in Vermont
| Population | 4,214 |
| Coordinates | 43.1636900, -73.0723300 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-73.07233, 43.16369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.18 | $36.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.47 | $48.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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