Origin
Middlebury (village), VT
Afternoon in Middlebury (village) on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlebury (village), 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 19m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlebury (village), VT
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Milton, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Middlebury to Milton, expect a straightforward 50.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes behind the wheel. This route serves as a perfect day trip, allowing you to easily complete the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of local roads and major thoroughfares, including North Pleasant Street, the Ethan Allen Highway, and I-89. With a total fuel cost of approximately $8, it is a budget-friendly way to travel across the Northeast region of Vermont. Since the route covers two communities within the same state, you will enjoy a consistent New England atmosphere throughout your travel. It is a practical, efficient option for those looking to reach their destination without a lengthy time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| I 89 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| North Pleasant Street | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.6 mi | 13m |
| I 189 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury (village), VT and Milton, VT.
1
Start on this road
94 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Maple Street
517 ft
·
32 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Continue on Maple Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Maple Street
4
Continue on Middle Seymour Street
519 ft
·
25 sec
·
Middle Seymour Street
5
Turn right onto Seymour Street
353 ft
·
14 sec
·
Seymour Street
6
Continue on Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Elm Street
7
Turn left onto US 7
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
North Pleasant Street
8
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 7
9
Continue on US 7
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
10
Continue on US 7
6.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Use the slight right / right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 189
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 189
Toward I 89
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
14
Merge onto I 89
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 89
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
16
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
12 sec
17
Turn left onto US 2
481 ft
·
16 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 7
19
Turn straight onto Railroad Street
323 ft
·
10 sec
·
Railroad Street
20
Turn left onto River Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
21
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Middlebury (village), 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maple Street
Turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
7
32.4 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
33.9 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
6
44.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.13 one way
$16.26 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Milton on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Shelburne, VT
25 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
2 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 19m 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 offers a mixed-road profile, transitioning between slower-paced local streets and faster highway segments. You will spend roughly 37% of your time on the highway, providing a balance between navigating town infrastructure and cruising at higher speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 12.3-mile segment along the Ethan Allen Highway, which offers a steady rhythm before you shift onto I-89. Expect the driving experience to evolve as you move from the smaller village atmosphere of Middlebury toward the destination of Milton. The road conditions change as you transition from local surface streets to the interstate, ensuring the drive stays engaging without becoming overly monotonous.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Ethan Allen Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maple Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
364 ft
138 ft
Total Climb
134 ft
Total Descent
355 ft
Highest Point
364 ft
~25.3 mi in
Elevation Range
226 ft
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.
Between Middlebury (village), VT and Milton, VT, road signs point toward Saint Albans and Colchester.
Saint Albans
32.4 mi in
|
~51m
Colchester
44.5 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. 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.
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 (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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