How far is Milton, VT from Montgomery, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Montgomery, VT is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
40.81 mi
01h 02m
Flight
29.43 mi
47.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.43 mi
Kilometers
47.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.81 mi
Kilometers
65.67 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Tue, May 12, 9:28 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Tue, May 12, 10:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Montgomery
Tue, May 12, 9:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Sheldon
VT

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

From Milton
20.4 mi
00h 31m
To Montgomery
20.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
49°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105

  12. 12

    Continue on Pearl Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2679 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Elm Street

    1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sampsonville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Sampsonville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 105 East

    1.6 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 105 East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Montgomery Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fuller Bridge Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Fuller Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fuller Bridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 105
11 mi · 27%
Ethan Allen Highway
8.25 mi · 20%
Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 11%
Sampsonville Road
3.71 mi · 9%
U.S. Route 7 North
2.75 mi · 7%
North Main Street
2.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 105

Continue on Vermont Route 105

11 mi · 00h 16m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheldon
00h 31m from Milton
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milton and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Sheldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Milton and 20.4 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milton and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Sheldon

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

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

14 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Rouses Point station

36 mi away
Delaware and Pratt Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

45 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

45 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 29.43 mi (47.36 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Montgomery

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

Population1,212
Coordinates44.9025500, -72.6381800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Montgomery (-72.63818, 44.90255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.45 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.88 gal · 10.9 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.86 $7.00 $13.99
Diesel $6.00 $8.64 $17.27

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Montgomery. The current time is 20:26:45.

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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.