Origin
Hinesburg, VT
Late night in Hinesburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinesburg, 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
41m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinesburg, VT
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Milton, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit through Vermont, this 28-mile journey from Hinesburg to Milton is an efficient choice. Expect to spend about 41 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $4 for fuel to cover the distance, which is primarily highway-focused. You will navigate a combination of I-89, U.S. Route 7, and Saint George Road to bridge these two Northeast communities. Because the trip is short and uncomplicated, it serves as a practical link between the regions rather than a destination-heavy excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Saint George Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 116 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 2A | 2 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| U.S. Route 2 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 13.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinesburg, VT and Milton, VT.
1
Start on VT 116
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 116
2
Turn right onto VT 2A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
3
Continue on VT 2A
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint George Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
5
Merge onto I 89
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
7
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
12 sec
8
Turn left onto US 2
481 ft
·
16 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 7
10
Turn straight onto Railroad Street
323 ft
·
10 sec
·
Railroad Street
11
Turn left onto River Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
12
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
21.9 mi into trip
|
~29m 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...
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
22.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
$4.51 one way
$9.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
41m 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?
This drive is defined by its efficiency, with 83% of the route consisting of highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-89, which features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.8 miles. While the highway segments offer a consistent pace, the transition onto U.S. Route 7 and Saint George Road introduces a more local feel to your commute. The road profile is distinctly highway-focused, prioritizing speed and directness over winding backroads. You can anticipate a predictable experience that transitions smoothly from the quieter outskirts of Hinesburg to the more developed corridors leading into Milton.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 7. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hinesburg, VT to Milton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Colchester along the way.
Colchester
21.9 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on I 89. 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: at 8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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