How far is West Rutland, VT from Milton, VT?
The driving distance from West Rutland, VT to Milton, VT is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Rutland and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Rutland and Milton.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1683 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Rutland Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rutland Road
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Continue on Business Route 4
1.1 km · 1 min · Business Route 4
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 3
3.5 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 3
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Continue on South Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 3
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 3
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Turn left
25.1 mi · 42 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square
114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street
10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Shelburne Road
6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 89
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
2161 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
1228 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 2
147 m · 16 sec · U.S. Route 2
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7
4.3 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 7
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Turn straight onto Railroad Street
99 m · 10 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto River Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Turn right 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 West Rutland 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
25.1 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving West Rutland and Sunny near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Rutland to Milton?
The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from West Rutland and 46.6 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.43 one way or $24.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around West Rutland and Sunny near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near New Haven
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 New Haven.
Westport station
Port Henry station
Ticonderoga station
Waterbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Rutland and Milton. Straight-line distance: 72.39 mi (116.5 km).
#1 West Rutland
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,129 |
| Coordinates | 43.5931200, -73.0451100 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.43 | $24.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.30 | $30.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.89 | $37.78 |
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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