How far is Rockingham, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Rockingham, VT to Milton, VT is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
134.37 mi
02h 16m
Flight
104.99 mi
168.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.99 mi
Kilometers
168.97 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.37 mi
Kilometers
216.25 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Rockingham
Wed, May 13, 12:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockingham
2026-05-12T20:09
Arrive Milton
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockingham
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
Randolph
VT

Town in Vermont

From Rockingham
67.1 mi
01h 08m
To Milton
67.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rockingham Hill Road

    33 m · 7 sec · Rockingham Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meeting House Road

    1902 ft · 1 min · Meeting House Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rockingham Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockingham Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction

    752 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  8. 8

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

    1914 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  12. 12

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  14. 14

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Road

    3 mi · 6 min · East Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Middle Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Middle Road

  18. 18

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
77.9 mi · 58%
I 91 North
34.7 mi · 26%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 3%
Middle Road
3 mi · 2%
East Road
2.96 mi · 2%
River Road
2.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

77.6 mi · 01h 30m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
105 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
01h 08m from Rockingham
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Rockingham and Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Rockingham and 67.3 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Rockingham and Sunny near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

37 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

White River Junction

42 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

44 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockingham and Milton. Straight-line distance: 104.99 mi (168.97 km).

Rockingham

#1 Rockingham

Town in Vermont, United States

Population4,986
Coordinates43.1875800, -72.4889800
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockingham Hill Road (-72.489227, 43.18763)
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.95 L · about $18.70
Round trip
$37.40
9.48 gal · 35.9 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.70 $37.40
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.13 $42.25
Premium $4.86 $23.03 $46.05
Diesel $6.00 $28.43 $56.85

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockingham and Milton. The current time is 20:09:53.

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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.