How far is Milton, VT from Mount Holly, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Mount Holly, VT is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
98.46 mi
02h 37m
Flight
83.26 mi
134 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.26 mi
Kilometers
134 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.46 mi
Kilometers
158.46 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Holly
Mon, May 4, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Mon, May 4, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-04T03:54
Arrive Mount Holly
Mon, May 4, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
49.2 mi
01h 18m
To Mount Holly
49.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S
Destination
61°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Mount Holly.

  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

    37 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 103

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hortonville Road

    1911 ft · 1 min · Hortonville Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cole Road

    66 m · 10 sec · Cole Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cole Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
VT 125
37 mi · 38%
Ethan Allen Highway
22.5 mi · 23%
U.S. Route 2
10.8 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 103
10.8 mi · 11%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 7%
U.S. Route 7 South
4.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

VT 125

Exit the rotary onto VT 125

37 mi · 01h 01m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
01h 18m from Milton
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Milton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mount Holly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milton to Mount Holly?

The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 49.2 miles from Milton and 49.2 miles from Mount Holly.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Milton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mount Holly.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Mount Holly. Straight-line distance: 83.26 mi (134 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Mount Holly

#2 Mount Holly

Town in Vermont

Population1,241
Coordinates43.4522900, -72.8248200
Altitude474
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Mount Holly (-72.82482, 43.45229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.15 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
6.94 gal · 26.3 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.47 $30.93
Premium $4.86 $16.86 $33.71
Diesel $6.00 $20.81 $41.62

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Mount Holly. The current time is 03:54:15.

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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.