Origin
Craftsbury, VT
Late night in Craftsbury on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Craftsbury, VT to Milton, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Craftsbury, VT
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Milton, VT
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Trip Overview
This 53.5-mile drive from Craftsbury, VT to Milton, VT takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on Vermont Route 15 West and Main Street, with about 63% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, indicating a budget-friendly excursion. This route is focused on efficient travel, so if you're looking for a quick and straightforward connection between these two points in Vermont's Northeast region, this is a solid option. It's designed for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 15 West | 26.8 mi | 41m |
| Main Street | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Craftsbury Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Vermont Route 15 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Westford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 104 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Eligo Lake Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Westford-Milton Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 15 West
— 26.8 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Craftsbury, VT and Milton, VT.
1
Start on Town Garage Road
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
Town Garage Road
2
Turn left onto Creek Road
297 ft
·
9 sec
·
Creek Road
3
Turn left onto South Craftsbury Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Craftsbury Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto VT 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 14
5
Continue on VT 14
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Eligo Lake Road
6
Continue on VT 14
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Craftsbury Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
8
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Vermont Route 15 West
9
Continue on VT 15; VT 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
10
Enter roundabout onto VT 15
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
Vermont Route 15 West
11
Continue on VT 15
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
12
Continue on VT 15
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Main Street East
13
Continue on VT 15
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
14
Enter roundabout onto VT 15
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vermont Route 15
15
Continue on VT 15
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 15
16
Turn right onto VT 104
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 104
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on VT 104
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn slight left onto Ramsey Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ramsey Road
19
Turn left onto VT 128
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Browns River Road
20
Continue on VT 128
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 128
21
Turn right onto Westford-Milton Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Westford-Milton Road
22
Continue on Westford Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Westford Road
23
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Craftsbury, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Creek Road
Turn left onto Creek Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
At end of road, turn left onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West
Navigation decision point
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West
Enter roundabout onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
40.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
VT 104 / Vermont Route 104
Turn right onto VT 104 / Vermont Route 104
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.61 one way
$17.23 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.25 | $20.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Milton, VT
Late night in Milton on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Johnson, VT
27 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 63% of this 53.5-mile trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.8 miles on Vermont Route 15 West. While the profile suggests a highway focus, the inclusion of local road names like Main Street and Craftsbury Road indicates you'll experience a mix of speeds and environments. This isn't a purely interstate experience; instead, anticipate a route that prioritizes covering distance efficiently while still incorporating some local road segments.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.8 mi on Vermont Route 15 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 15 West and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Creek Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.8 miles on Vermont Route 15 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milton, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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