How far is Montpelier, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Milton, VT is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
52.34 mi
00h 55m
Flight
37.21 mi
59.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.21 mi
Kilometers
59.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.34 mi
Kilometers
84.23 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-04-22T22:06
Arrive Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montpelier
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
Richmond
VT

Place in Vermont, United States of America

From Montpelier
23.4 mi
00h 27m
To Milton
29 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1103 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    716 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

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

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  9. 9

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Colchester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Road

    3 mi · 6 min · East Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Middle Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Middle Road

  15. 15

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
26.4 mi · 50%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 9%
Middle Road
3 mi · 6%
East Road
2.96 mi · 6%
River Road
2.86 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 27m from Montpelier
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Montpelier and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Montpelier and 29 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Montpelier and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

13 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

21 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

35 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Port Kent station

41 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Milton. Straight-line distance: 37.21 mi (59.89 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.25 $16.49
Premium $4.86 $8.99 $17.97
Diesel $6.00 $11.09 $22.19

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 Montpelier and Milton. The current time is 22:06:05.

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.