Origin
Lincoln, VT
Late night in Lincoln on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, VT to Milton, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, VT
Wikimedia Commons
Milton, VT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Lincoln to Milton, you are looking at a 46.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate a mix of Vermont Route 116, I-89, and U.S. Route 7 to complete the trek. With fuel costs estimated at around $7, it is an affordable way to cross the Northeast region. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule rather than strict travel constraints.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 116 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| I 89 | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| North 116 Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Saint George Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| West River Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 2A | 2 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, VT and Milton, VT.
1
Start on Quaker Street
47 ft
·
8 sec
·
Quaker Street
2
Continue on Quaker Street
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Quaker Street
3
Turn right onto West River Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West River Road
4
Continue on Lincoln Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto VT 17; VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
6
Continue on VT 116
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 116
7
Continue on VT 116
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 116
8
Turn right onto VT 2A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
9
Continue on VT 2A
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint George Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
11
Merge onto I 89
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 89
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
13
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
12 sec
14
Turn left onto US 2
481 ft
·
16 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 7
16
Turn straight onto Railroad Street
323 ft
·
10 sec
·
Railroad Street
17
Turn left onto River Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
18
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Lincoln, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 41.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road
Navigation decision point
4
26.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
40.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
40.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
41.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
$7.52 one way
$15.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Williston, VT
23 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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m 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 experience, as 74% of this 46.7-mile route is comprised of high-speed corridors. You begin your journey on local roads, including a 14.2-mile stretch on Vermont Route 116, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. Transitioning onto I-89 shifts the character of the drive toward a more efficient, faster pace. The road feel changes significantly as you move from the initial local segments onto the interstate, requiring you to remain alert for changing speed limits. It is a straightforward, functional drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding, technical backroads.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on Vermont Route 116.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 116 and I 89. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road.
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 46.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.4 miles (VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 40.7 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.
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 Lincoln, VT to Milton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Colchester along the way.
Colchester
40.7 mi in
|
~1h
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on Vermont Route 116. 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 3.4 miles (VT 17; VT 116 / North 116 Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 40.7 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.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Milton, VT
More trips to Milton, VT
Explore more options from Lincoln, VT or browse trips ending in Milton, VT.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse VT road trips.