Milton, VT Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Milton, VT is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 132 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Milton, VT head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
183 mi
Wilmington, VT
Quickest Drive
1h 47m
Bethel, VT
Plan Around Milton, VT
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Milton, VT
Milton, VT to Wilmington, VT
Milton, VT to Guilford, VT
Milton, VT to Westminster, VT
Milton, VT to Pownal, VT
Milton, VT to North Bennington, VT
Milton, VT to Norwich, VT
Milton, VT to Bethel, VT
Milton, VT to Chittenden, VT
Driving from Milton, VT
Expect an average of 132 miles and about 2h 58m behind the wheel when leaving Milton, VT. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 183 miles (3h 50m), while the shortest is just 81 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Milton, VT include Wilmington, VT (183 mi, 3h 49m), Guilford, VT (167.3 mi, 3h 21m), Westminster, VT (147.9 mi, 2h 58m), Pownal, VT (146.5 mi, 3h 50m), and North Bennington, VT (136.8 mi, 3h 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 132-mile trip from Milton, VT, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Milton, VT and 0 routes heading into Milton, VT, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 81 to 183 miles.
The longest mapped route from Milton, VT covers 183 miles and takes approximately 3h 50m. Shorter options start at just 81 miles.
The average route from Milton, VT runs about 132 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 132-mile trip from Milton, VT costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Milton, VT include Wilmington, VT, Guilford, VT, Westminster, VT and Pownal, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Milton, VT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,510
Median Income
$82,750
Median Home Value
$309,000
Median Age
37.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Milton, VT.
Sand Bar State Park
State park in Chittenden County, Vermont
City data from Wikidata (Q1789757), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Milton, VT
Milton is a town and rural area 14 miles (22 km) north of Burlington in Northwest Vermont.
A rural town of 11 000 people (2020) north of Colchester, Milton is primarily a commuter town housing workers for nearby Burlington and Essex Junction. Established 1763, it is historically a forestry and dairy farming community; a now-defunct Milton Cooperative Dairy Corporation (1919-1974) served local farmers. Only a handful of farms remain in operation.
Milton Historical Society Museum, 13 School St, ☏ +1 802 893-1604.
Milton Diner, 514 US Rte 7, ☏ +1 802 893-1743. Greasy spoon, ice cream. Zachary's Pizza, 197 Rte 7 S, ☏ +1 802 893-6111. Su-Th 11AM-9:30PM, F Sa 11AM-10:30PM. Pizza, pasta, subs; main location is in South Burlington.
Milton is on US Highway 7, bypassed by Interstate 89. Both lead north to St. Albans. US 2 crosses onto Grand Isle VT just south of the town to connect Burlington with the ferry to Plattsburgh, NY.
The Green Mountain Transit operates a weekday commuter bus from Burlington.
Travel tips adapted from Milton (Vermont) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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