Spanning 109.7 miles across the Northeast, this drive connects Dorset to Milton in approximately 2 hours and 59 minutes. It is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, leaving you plenty of time at your destination. You can expect to spend about $18 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your itinerary. Because the route is contained entirely within Vermont, you will enjoy a consistent regional feel as you transition between these two northern towns. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of scenery, this path offers a reliable, no-fuss connection.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.8 miles from Dorset, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vermont Route 22A North
39.2 mi
1h 1m
Vermont Route 30
13.5 mi
23m
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi
19m
State Highway 22A
10.2 mi
15m
I 89
10.2 mi
12m
Shelburne Road
6.6 mi
13m
U.S. Route 7
5.1 mi
8m
South Main Street
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 22A North
— 39.2 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dorset, VT and Milton, VT.
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Start on VT 30
8.2 mi·14 min·Vermont Route 30
2
Continue on VT 30
5.3 mi·9 min·Vermont Route 30
3
Turn left onto VT 149
1.3 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 149
4
Continue on NY 149
0.5 mi·41 sec·East Main Street
5
Turn right onto CR 24
0.2 mi·18 sec·North Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 24
0.6 mi·1 min·North Street
7
Continue on CR 24
1.4 mi·3 min·Main Street
8
Turn right onto NY 22A
10 mi·15 min·State Highway 22A
9
Continue on VT 22A
1.9 mi·2 min·South Main Street
10
Turn slight left onto VT 22A
0.1 mi·11 sec·North Park Place
11
Turn right onto VT 22A
1.0 mi·1 min·Washington Street
12
Continue on Vermont Route 22A North
39 mi·1 hr 1 min·Vermont Route 22A North
13
Continue on VT 22A
1.5 mi·4 min·West Main Street
14
Turn right onto Monkton Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Monkton Road
15
Turn left onto US 7
0.9 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 7
16
Continue on US 7
12 mi·19 min·Ethan Allen Highway
17
Continue on US 7
6.6 mi·13 min·Shelburne Road
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint AlbansUse the slight right / right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 189
1.2 mi·1 min·I 189
Toward I 89
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
21
Merge onto I 89
10 mi·12 min·I 89
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 17Toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
23
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft·12 sec
24
Turn left onto US 2
481 ft·16 sec·U.S. Route 2
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
4.3 mi·7 min·U.S. Route 7
26
Turn straight onto Railroad Street
323 ft·10 sec·Railroad Street
27
Turn left onto River Street
1.2 mi·3 min·River Street
28
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable three-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. With only one recommended stop planned, you can easily pace yourself to avoid fatigue during the 109.7-mile trek. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before starting, as the $18 cost estimate assumes steady driving conditions. To make the most of your time, try to time your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours on the Ethan Allen Highway. The relatively short duration of this route means you do not need to worry about overnight splits, allowing you to reach Milton comfortably in a single session.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 54.8 miles from Dorset, VT, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.8 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milton, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dorset, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dorset, VT
This is one driving day of about 109.7 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Dorset, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 22A North for about 39.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 91.6 and 104.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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91.6 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right / right lanes.
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
6
93.1 mi into trip|~2h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
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103.7 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colc...
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103.9 mi into trip|~2h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
104.1 mi into trip|~2h 47m in|US 7 / U.S. Route 7
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.66 one way
$35.32 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$19.43
$38.86
premium
$4.86
$21.01
$42.01
diesel
$5.61
$24.22
$48.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.9
0
$11.52
$5.27
Efficient EV
27.4
0
$9.60
$4.39
EV Truck/SUV
43.9
0
$15.36
$7.02
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Dorset, VT
Late night
in Dorset on Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Milton, VT
Late night
in Milton on Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
2h 59m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by a mix of state routes and highway travel, with 74% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You will rely primarily on Vermont Route 30 and the Ethan Allen Highway to make your progress, with Vermont Route 22A North serving as a core component of the drive. Be prepared for a sustained stretch of road, as your longest uninterrupted segment covers 39.2 miles along Route 22A North. The experience behind the wheel shifts from local connectivity to more efficient highway cruising, providing a steady pace for the duration of your three-hour trek.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on Vermont Route 22A North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 22A North and Vermont Route 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 91.6 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 109.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 91.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dorset, VT and Milton, VT, road signs point toward Saint Albans and Colchester.
Saint Albans
91.6 mi in|~2h 30m
Colchester
103.7 mi in|~2h 46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 109.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.2 miles on Vermont Route 22A North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Milton, VT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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: at 91.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milton, VT before heading back.
