Origin
Milton, VT
Late night in Milton on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, VT to Bridport, 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 25m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 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 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, VT
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Bridport, VT
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Trip Overview
This 52.1-mile drive from Milton, VT to Bridport, VT is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 1 hour and 25 minutes. You'll primarily be on Ethan Allen Highway and Vermont Route 22A, with a portion on I-89, which makes up 56% of the journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this is an economical option for exploring Vermont. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience on the road. Since it's a relatively short distance, you have plenty of flexibility to depart at your leisure and enjoy the scenery without feeling rushed. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| Vermont Route 22A | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| I 89 | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| U.S. Route 7 South | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| I 189 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Bridport, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
3
Continue on River Street
246 ft
·
7 sec
·
River Street
4
Turn right onto Railroad Street
323 ft
·
9 sec
·
Railroad Street
5
Turn straight onto US 7
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 7 South
6
Turn right onto US 2
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
8
Merge onto I 89
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 89
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
10
Merge onto I 189
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 189
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 7
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on US 7
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
13
Continue on US 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
14
Turn right onto Monkton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Monkton Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on VT 22A
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Vermont Route 22A
17
Arrive at destination
VT 22A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 26.1 miles from Milton, 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 0.1 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 7 / River Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / River Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Railroad Street
Turn right onto Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 189
Merge onto I 189
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
17.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 7 / Shelburne Road
Turn left onto US 7 / Shelburne Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.39 one way
$16.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.98 | $19.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 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 | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
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
Bridport, VT
Late night in Bridport on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Shelburne, VT
26 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 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 25m 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 mixed driving experience on this route. While 56% of the drive is on I-89, providing for efficient travel, you'll also navigate Ethan Allen Highway and Vermont Route 22A. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. This suggests periods of faster highway driving interspersed with more local road conditions. The 'Mixed drive' profile indicates a dynamic journey, shifting from quicker segments to potentially more winding or slower sections as you progress through Vermont.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 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?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 7 / River Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m 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: at 0.1 miles (US 7 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 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 Milton, VT to Bridport, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
Rutland
16.5 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
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 0.1 miles (US 7 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 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 Bridport, 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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