How far is Westminster, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Westminster, VT to Milton, VT is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
142.17 mi
02h 58m
Flight
113.36 mi
182.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.36 mi
Kilometers
182.43 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.17 mi
Kilometers
228.8 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Westminster
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
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
Randolph
VT

Town in Vermont

From Westminster
71.1 mi
01h 29m
To Milton
71.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    22 m · 11 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto U.S. Route 5

    2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Route 5

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Westminster Street

    1 km · 50 sec · Westminster Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    40.9 mi · 47 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  8. 8

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

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  12. 12

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  14. 14

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Road

    3 mi · 6 min · East Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Middle Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Middle Road

  18. 18

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
77.9 mi · 55%
Westminster Street
41.9 mi · 29%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 3%
Middle Road
3 mi · 2%
East Road
2.96 mi · 2%
River Road
2.86 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
113.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
01h 29m from Westminster
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster 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 Westminster to Milton?

The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Westminster and 71.1 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.4 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Westminster and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

37 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

White River Junction

42 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

44 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Milton. Straight-line distance: 113.36 mi (182.43 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

Town in Vermont, USA

Population2,952
Coordinates43.0678600, -72.4587000
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-72.4587, 43.06786)
End: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
18.99 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.61
10.04 gal · 37.98 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.80 $39.61
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.37 $44.75
Premium $4.86 $24.39 $48.77
Diesel $6.00 $30.10 $60.21

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Westminster and Milton. The current time is 19:11:08.

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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.