How far is Swanton, VT from Milton, VT?
The driving distance from Swanton, VT to Milton, VT is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swanton and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swanton and Milton.
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Start on Grand Avenue
19 m · 3 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto First Street
1.3 km · 59 sec · First Street
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Take the exit right toward I 89 South: Saint Albans, Burlington
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
16.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Milton, Fairfax
1322 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Ethan Allen Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
2.8 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Turn left onto Main Street
774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Swanton and Milton.
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.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
16.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Swanton 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 Swanton to Milton?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Albans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Swanton and 11.1 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Swanton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Albans
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Albans.
St. Albans station
Plattsburgh station
Rouses Point station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swanton and Milton. Straight-line distance: 19.24 mi (30.97 km).
#1 Swanton
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 6,574 |
| Coordinates | 44.9181000, -73.1243000 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,907 |
| Coordinates | 44.6397700, -73.1104100 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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