How far is Milton, VT from Richmond, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Richmond, VT is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.41 mi
00h 39m
Flight
17.2 mi
27.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.2 mi
Kilometers
27.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.41 mi
Kilometers
44.11 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Winooski
VT

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

From Milton
13.7 mi
00h 19m
To Richmond
13.7 mi
00h 19m

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

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.6 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Bolton

    956 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
20 mi · 73%
U.S. Route 7 South
4.27 mi · 16%
West Main Street
1.57 mi · 6%
River Street
1.16 mi · 4%
US 2
0.18 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Merge slight left

19.6 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winooski
00h 19m from Milton
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winooski is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Milton and 13.7 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Winooski

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

6 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

23 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

31 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

St. Albans station

36 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 17.2 mi (27.68 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Richmond

Place in Vermont, United States of America

Population4,100
Coordinates44.4053300, -72.9929000
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Richmond (-72.9929, 44.40533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.65
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.83 $7.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.86 $4.71 $9.42
Diesel $6.00 $5.82 $11.63

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 Richmond. The current time is 04:55:50.

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.