Drive or Fly: Hartland, VT to Milton, VT?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for LEB–BTV. At 108 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 19m

Distance

108.5 mi

Total Cost

$59

CO2

44 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$24

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 39m

10m in the air

Air Distance

84 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hartland, VT → LEB 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BTV → Milton, VT 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Hartland, VT LEB — Lebanon Municipal Airport 8 mi, ~11m drive

Milton, VT BTV — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LEB and BTV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 27m

2h 22m on rail

Total Cost

$16

CO2

5 kg

Route

Vermonter

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hartland, VT → Windsor-Mt. Ascutney Amtrak 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 142m

Arrival 10m

Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station → Milton, VT 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $16) $16

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Windsor-Mt. Ascutney Amtrak 4 mi, ~10m drive

To Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station 10 mi, ~15m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 35m

2h 40m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0260

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hartland, VT → White River Junction Bus Station (WRJ6) 12m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 160m

Arrival 10m

St. Albans Bus Stop (SNB6) → Milton, VT 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From WRJ6 — White River Junction Bus Station 8 mi, ~12m drive

To SNB6 — St. Albans Bus Stop 12 mi, ~18m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 19m	2h 39m	3h 27m	3h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$59	$123	$16	$10
Carbon footprint	44 kg CO₂	21 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

108.5 mi 2h 18m

via I 89, I 91, VT 289

Alternative (+27 min)

118.5 mi 2h 46m

via I 91, I 89, VT 25

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Hartland, VT to Milton, VT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.