How far is Orleans County, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Orleans County, VT to Milton, VT is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.06 mi
01h 21m
Flight
44.5 mi
71.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.5 mi
Kilometers
71.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.06 mi
Kilometers
93.44 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:21 PM EDT
Return by in Orleans County
Thu, Oct 15, 6:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orleans County
2026-10-15T15:59
Arrive Milton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orleans County
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
Johnson
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Orleans County
29 mi
00h 40m
To Milton
29.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
54°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orleans County and Milton.

  1. 1

    Start on U.S. Route 5

    2.6 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 5

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 14

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 14

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 West

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 100

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 100C

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 100C

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower Main Street East

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street East

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Ramsey Road

    596 ft · 31 sec · Ramsey Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Browns River Road

    2803 ft · 56 sec · Browns River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 128

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 128

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Westford-Milton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Westford-Milton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Westford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Westford Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2470 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orleans County 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 100
13.4 mi · 23%
Vermont Route 58 West
8.31 mi · 14%
Vermont Route 15 West
8.13 mi · 14%
Main Street
4.94 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 100C
4.59 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 14
3.59 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 100

Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

13.4 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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
44.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 40m from Orleans County
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Orleans County and Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orleans County to Milton?

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Orleans County and 29.1 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.04 one way or $18.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Orleans County and Sunny near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

38 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Montpelier station

42 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orleans County and Milton. Straight-line distance: 44.5 mi (71.61 km).

Orleans County

#1 Orleans County

One of the four northernmost counties in Vermont, United States

Population26,897
Coordinates44.8288100, -72.2438100
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: US 5 (-72.243424, 44.829195)
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.76 L · about $9.04
Round trip
$18.08
4.1 gal · 15.52 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $9.04 $18.08
Mid-grade $4.95 $10.15 $20.30
Premium $5.43 $11.14 $22.28
Diesel $6.38 $13.08 $26.17

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Orleans County and Milton. The current time is 15:59:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.