How far is Milton, VT from Saint Johnsbury, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Saint Johnsbury, VT is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.64 mi
01h 40m
Flight
56.06 mi
90.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.06 mi
Kilometers
90.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.64 mi
Kilometers
112.08 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Johnsbury
Fri, May 1, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Fri, May 1, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-01T01:25
Arrive Saint Johnsbury
Fri, May 1, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Morrisville
VT

Village in the U.

From Milton
34.8 mi
00h 50m
To Saint Johnsbury
34.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
46°F
Friday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Saint Johnsbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2470 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Westford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Westford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Westford-Milton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Westford-Milton Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 128

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 128

  5. 5

    Continue on Browns River Road

    2803 ft · 58 sec · Browns River Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ramsey Road

    596 ft · 26 sec · Ramsey Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15

    1.6 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 15

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 15

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    33 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15

  13. 13

    Continue on Lower Main Street West

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lower Main Street West

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 East

    4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 East

    35 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 East

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West

    46 m · 4 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  19. 19

    Continue on Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street

  20. 20

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

    158 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1209 ft · 20 sec · Mill Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 East

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2 West

    10.2 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  24. 24

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  28. 28

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

    592 ft · 13 sec · Railroad Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Portland Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Portland Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Portland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15 East
18.3 mi · 26%
Vermont Route 15 West
13.4 mi · 19%
Vermont Route 15
11.4 mi · 16%
U.S. Route 2 West
10.2 mi · 15%
Main Street
5.05 mi · 7%
Westford Road
3.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 15 West

Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

13.3 mi · 00h 20m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrisville
00h 50m from Milton
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Milton and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Johnsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milton to Saint Johnsbury?

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Morrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Milton and 34.9 miles from Saint Johnsbury.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Milton and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Johnsbury.

Stop Ideas Near Morrisville

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

28 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

34 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

47 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Saint Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 56.06 mi (90.22 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Saint Johnsbury

#2 Saint Johnsbury

Town in Vermont, United States

Population7,070
Coordinates44.4192200, -72.0150900
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)
End: Portland Street (-72.015114, 44.419349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $9.70
Round trip
$19.41
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.70 $19.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.96 $21.93
Premium $4.86 $11.95 $23.90
Diesel $6.00 $14.75 $29.51

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Saint Johnsbury. The current time is 01:25:18.

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.