How far is Wilmington, VT from Milton, VT?
The driving distance from Wilmington, VT to Milton, VT is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (197.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Milton.
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Start on South Main Street
29 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 9 East
11.7 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 9 East
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Continue on Marlboro Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Western Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left
2752 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
77.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
1914 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117
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Continue on River Road
2 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 289
4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Colchester Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Road
3 mi · 6 min · East Road
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Continue on Middle Road
3 mi · 6 min · Middle Road
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Continue on 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 Wilmington and Milton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Wilmington and Chance Rain Showers near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Milton?
The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Wilmington and 88.9 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123 miles (197.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wilmington and Chance Rain Showers near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon
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 Sharon.
White River Junction
Randolph station
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Milton. Straight-line distance: 122.97 mi (197.9 km).
#1 Wilmington
Town in Vermont, USA
| Population | 1,786 |
| Coordinates | 42.8684100, -72.8714900 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.74 | $49.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $27.95 | $55.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $30.46 | $60.92 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $37.60 | $75.20 |
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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