How far is Milton, VT from Sheldon, VT?
The driving distance from Milton, VT to Sheldon, VT is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Sheldon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Sheldon.
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Start on Main Street
774 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street
53 m · 4 sec · River Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
2.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Turn left
961 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
2772 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Fairfax Road
1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road
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Continue on Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road
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Continue on Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105
3.9 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 105
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
929 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Sheldon.
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.
Ethan Allen Highway
Merge slight left
6.98 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Milton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Sheldon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Sheldon?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Saint Albans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Milton and 12.2 miles from Sheldon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Milton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Sheldon.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Albans
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Albans.
St. Albans station
Plattsburgh station
Rouses Point station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Sheldon. Straight-line distance: 18.63 mi (29.98 km).
#1 Milton
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,907 |
| Coordinates | 44.6397700, -73.1104100 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sheldon
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.8817100, -72.9429100 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheldon (-72.94291, 44.88171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.83 | $7.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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