How far is Milton, VT from Rochester, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Rochester, VT is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
78.38 mi
01h 57m
Flight
54.95 mi
88.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.95 mi
Kilometers
88.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.38 mi
Kilometers
126.14 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Wed, Apr 15, 4:47 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-15T02:49
Arrive Rochester
Wed, Apr 15, 4:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Waterbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Milton
39.1 mi
00h 59m
To Rochester
39.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

    643 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    1269 ft · 29 sec · Vermont Route 100

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    47 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    890 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    7 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 100

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100 South

    2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    21.3 mi · 34 min · Vermont Route 100

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1157 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bethel Mountain Road

    18 m · 2 sec · Bethel Mountain Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Park Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Park Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
34.6 mi · 44%
Vermont Route 100
28.6 mi · 36%
Main Street
7.72 mi · 10%
U.S. Route 7 South
4.27 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.37 mi · 2%
River Street
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Merge slight left

34 mi · 00h 40m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 59m from Milton
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Milton and Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Milton and 39.2 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Milton and Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

33 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 54.95 mi (88.44 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Rochester

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,085
Coordinates43.8745100, -72.8078800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Rochester (-72.80788, 43.87451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.47 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.54 gal · 20.94 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.35 $24.69
Premium $4.86 $13.46 $26.91
Diesel $6.00 $16.61 $33.22

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Rochester. The current time is 02:49:52.

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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.