How far is Newbury, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Newbury, VT to Milton, VT is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
89.09 mi
02h 13m
Flight
64.81 mi
104.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.81 mi
Kilometers
104.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.09 mi
Kilometers
143.38 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Newbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newbury
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newbury
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
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Newbury
44.5 mi
01h 06m
To Milton
44.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°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 Newbury and Milton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chapel Street

    46 m · 6 sec · Chapel Street

  2. 2

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

    1766 ft · 30 sec · Main Street South

  3. 3

    Continue on U.S. Route 5 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5 North

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street North

    3133 ft · 1 min · Main Street North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    2280 ft · 39 sec · Mill Street

  6. 6

    Continue on U.S. Route 302

    3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 302

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 302

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Route 302

  8. 8

    Continue on Scott Highway

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Scott Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 min · William Scott Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Orange Road

    1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Barre Road

    2170 ft · 38 sec · East Barre Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road

    20 m · 1 sec · East Barre Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 62

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 62

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    27.7 mi · 32 min

  19. 19

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

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  23. 23

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  25. 25

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Road

    3 mi · 6 min · East Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Middle Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Middle Road

  29. 29

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newbury 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
28 mi · 31%
William Scott Memorial Highway
9.62 mi · 11%
Scott Highway
7.89 mi · 9%
U.S. Route 5 North
4.8 mi · 5%
Route 302
4.73 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

27.7 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
64.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
01h 06m from Newbury
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Newbury 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 Newbury to Milton?

The road trip is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Newbury and 44.6 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.39 one way or $24.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newbury and Milton. Straight-line distance: 64.81 mi (104.3 km).

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#1 Newbury

Town in Vermont

Population2,145
Coordinates44.0792300, -72.0584200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Newbury (-72.05842, 44.07923)
End: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.9 L · about $12.39
Round trip
$24.77
6.28 gal · 23.8 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.39 $24.77
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.99 $27.99
Premium $4.86 $15.25 $30.51
Diesel $6.00 $18.83 $37.66

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 Newbury and Milton. The current time is 21:04:06.

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.