How far is South Barre, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from South Barre, VT to Milton, VT is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
55.44 mi
01h 18m
Flight
43.74 mi
70.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.74 mi
Kilometers
70.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.44 mi
Kilometers
89.23 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 PM EDT
Return by in South Barre
Sun, Apr 19, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Barre
2026-04-18T21:51
Arrive Milton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Barre
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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From South Barre
27.7 mi
00h 39m
To Milton
27.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Barre and Milton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    55 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Barre Road

    1386 ft · 35 sec · South Barre Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 63

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    31.1 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

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

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  10. 10

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  12. 12

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Road

    3 mi · 6 min · East Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Middle Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Middle Road

  16. 16

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    774 ft · 22 sec · 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 South Barre 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
31.3 mi · 56%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 63
3.75 mi · 7%
Middle Road
3 mi · 5%
East Road
2.96 mi · 5%
River Road
2.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

31.1 mi · 00h 36m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 39m from South Barre
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Barre and Partly Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Barre to Milton?

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from South Barre and 27.8 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Barre and Partly Sunny near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Barre and Milton. Straight-line distance: 43.74 mi (70.39 km).

South Barre

#1 South Barre

City in Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Population1,219
Coordinates44.1770100, -72.5056600
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: South Barre (-72.50566, 44.17701)
End: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.73 $15.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.74 $17.47
Premium $4.86 $9.52 $19.04
Diesel $6.00 $11.75 $23.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Barre and Milton. The current time is 21:51:06.

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.