How far is Milton, VT from Orange, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Orange, VT is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
65.29 mi
01h 29m
Flight
48.72 mi
78.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.72 mi
Kilometers
78.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.29 mi
Kilometers
105.07 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Milton
32.6 mi
00h 44m
To Orange
32.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.4 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 62: Berlin, Barre

    3102 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 62

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 62

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 62

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Barre Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road

    40 m · 2 sec · East Barre Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road

    2163 ft · 37 sec · East Barre Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Orange Road

    1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road

  18. 18

    Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · William Scott Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · William Scott Memorial Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
47.8 mi · 73%
Vermont Route 62
4.38 mi · 7%
U.S. Route 7 South
4.27 mi · 7%
East Barre Road
2.98 mi · 5%
William Scott Memorial Highway
1.82 mi · 3%
Washington Street
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Merge slight left

47.4 mi · 00h 56m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 44m from Milton
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milton and Partly Sunny near Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Milton and 32.7 miles from Orange.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milton and Partly Sunny near Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Orange. Straight-line distance: 48.72 mi (78.41 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Orange

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population1,116
Coordinates44.1484000, -72.4026000
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Orange (-72.4026, 44.1484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.72 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.15
4.6 gal · 17.44 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.07 $18.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $4.86 $11.17 $22.35
Diesel $6.00 $13.79 $27.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Orange. The current time is 03:10:19.

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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.