How far is Strafford, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Strafford, VT to Milton, VT is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
93.48 mi
02h 09m
Flight
64.57 mi
103.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.57 mi
Kilometers
103.91 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.48 mi
Kilometers
150.44 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM EDT
Return by in Strafford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strafford
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strafford
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 Strafford
46.7 mi
01h 04m
To Milton
46.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brook Road

    556 ft · 24 sec · Brook Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Justin Morrill Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Justin Morrill Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Route 132

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Route 132

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

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

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  11. 11

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  13. 13

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Road

    3 mi · 6 min · East Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Middle Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Middle Road

  17. 17

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 132
71 mi · 76%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 5%
Middle Road
3 mi · 3%
East Road
2.96 mi · 3%
River Road
2.86 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Route 132

Merge slight left

64.6 mi · 01h 15m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
01h 04m from Strafford
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Strafford and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 46.7 miles from Strafford and 46.8 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.02 one way or $26.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Strafford and Mostly Sunny 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 Strafford and Milton. Straight-line distance: 64.57 mi (103.91 km).

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#1 Strafford

Town in Vermont

Population1,058
Coordinates43.8664600, -72.3778700
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Strafford (-72.37787, 43.86646)
End: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.49 L · about $13.02
Round trip
$26.04
6.6 gal · 24.98 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.02 $26.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.71 $29.42
Premium $4.86 $16.03 $32.06
Diesel $6.00 $19.79 $39.58

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 Strafford and Milton. The current time is 00:09:26.

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.