How far is Milton, VT from Townshend, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Townshend, VT is about 160 miles (257.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.02 mi
03h 29m
Flight
112.22 mi
180.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.22 mi
Kilometers
180.6 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.02 mi
Kilometers
257.52 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Townshend
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-23T06:53
Arrive Townshend
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bethel
VT

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Milton
80 mi
01h 44m
To Townshend
80 mi
01h 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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    97.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    34.4 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls

    955 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rockingham Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockingham Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Atkinson Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Atkinson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Terrace

    1910 ft · 43 sec · Old Terrace

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 121

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 121

  18. 18

    Continue on Saxtons River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Saxtons River Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2127 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1482 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Saxtons River Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Saxtons River Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 121 East

    1001 ft · 32 sec · Route 121 East

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Athens Road

    1229 ft · 35 sec · Athens Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 35

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 35

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 35

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Route 35

  26. 26

    Continue on Athens Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Athens Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Grafton Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Grafton Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grafton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
97.7 mi · 61%
I 91 South
34.6 mi · 22%
Route 35
5.01 mi · 3%
Saxtons River Road
4.5 mi · 3%
U.S. Route 7 South
4.27 mi · 3%
Grafton Road
3.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Merge slight left

97.3 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
01h 44m from Milton
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milton and Mostly Sunny near Townshend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160 miles (257.5 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Milton and 80 miles from Townshend.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

10 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

33 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

38 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Windsor station

44 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Townshend. Straight-line distance: 112.22 mi (180.6 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
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#2 Townshend

Town in Vermont

Population1,237
Coordinates43.0473000, -72.6675900
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Townshend (-72.66759, 43.0473)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.37 L · about $22.29
Round trip
$44.58
11.3 gal · 42.74 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.29 $44.58
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.18 $50.36
Premium $4.86 $27.45 $54.90
Diesel $6.00 $33.88 $67.77

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 Townshend. The current time is 06:53:53.

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.