How far is Westford, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Westford, VT to Milton, VT is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.28 mi
00h 10m
Flight
5.36 mi
8.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.36 mi
Kilometers
8.62 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.28 mi
Kilometers
11.71 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Sun, May 31, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Westford
Sun, May 31, 4:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westford
2026-05-31T03:59
Arrive Milton
Sun, May 31, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fairfax
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Westford
3.7 mi
00h 05m
To Milton
3.7 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cambridge Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 128

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 128

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Westford-Milton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Westford-Milton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Westford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Westford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2470 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westford Road
3.04 mi · 42%
Vermont Route 128
1.92 mi · 26%
Westford-Milton Road
1.83 mi · 25%
Main Street
0.47 mi · 6%
Cambridge Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Westford Road

Continue on Westford Road

3.04 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfax
00h 05m from Westford
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westford and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Westford and 3.7 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.03 one way or $2.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Westford and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfax

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

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

17 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Essex Junction station

21 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

35 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

36 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westford and Milton. Straight-line distance: 5.36 mi (8.62 km).

Westford

#1 Westford

Town in Vermont

Population2,123
Coordinates44.6119900, -73.0087500
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge Road (-73.008865, 44.612093)
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.97 L · about $1.03
Round trip
$2.05
0.52 gal · 1.94 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.03 $2.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.16 $2.32
Premium $4.86 $1.26 $2.53
Diesel $6.00 $1.56 $3.12

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Westford and Milton. The current time is 03:59:59.

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.