How far is Townshend, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Townshend, VT to Milton, VT is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.27 mi
02h 47m
Flight
112.22 mi
180.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.22 mi
Kilometers
180.6 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.27 mi
Kilometers
248.27 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Return by in Townshend
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Townshend
2026-04-23T04:04
Arrive Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Townshend
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
Royalton
VT

Town in Vermont

From Townshend
77.1 mi
01h 23m
To Milton
77.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 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 Townshend and Milton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grafton Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Grafton Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Athens Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Athens Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 35

    5 mi · 11 min · Route 35

  4. 4

    Continue on Athens Road

    1229 ft · 36 sec · Athens Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Route 121 East

    1001 ft · 29 sec · Route 121 East

  6. 6

    Continue on Saxtons River Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Saxtons River Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Saxtons River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Saxtons River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 121

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 121

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Terrace

    1910 ft · 49 sec · Old Terrace

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Atkinson Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Atkinson Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Rockingham Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road

  14. 14

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

    1166 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  18. 18

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

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  22. 22

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  24. 24

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Road

    3 mi · 6 min · East Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Middle Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Middle Road

  28. 28

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Townshend 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
77.9 mi · 50%
I 91 North
34.8 mi · 23%
Route 35
5.01 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 3%
Saxtons River Road
4.5 mi · 3%
Grafton Road
3.29 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 23m from Townshend
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Townshend 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 Townshend to Milton?

The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Townshend and 77.2 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Townshend and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

15 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

26 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

39 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

42 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Townshend and Milton. Straight-line distance: 112.22 mi (180.6 km).

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#1 Townshend

Town in Vermont

Population1,237
Coordinates43.0473000, -72.6675900
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Grafton Road (-72.668089, 43.047348)
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.61 L · about $21.46
Round trip
$42.92
10.88 gal · 41.22 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.46 $42.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.25 $48.49
Premium $4.86 $26.43 $52.86
Diesel $6.00 $32.62 $65.25

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 Townshend and Milton. The current time is 04:04:26.

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.