Origin
Milton, VT
Morning in Milton on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, VT to Burlington, 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
27m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
This quick 16.8-mile drive from Milton, VT to Burlington, VT takes about 27 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on I-89 and U.S. Route 7 South, with a short stint on Main Street in Burlington. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. The majority of the journey is highway-focused, offering a straightforward connection between these two Northeast locations within Vermont. Given the short distance and duration, you won't need an overnight stay; you can easily complete this trip and enjoy your destination without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 9 mi | 10m |
| U.S. Route 7 South | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Williston Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Burlington, 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
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 89
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
10
Turn straight onto US 2
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Williston Road
11
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.1 — 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
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Turn right onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 2 West: Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Burlington, VT
Morning in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
3 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
27m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with about 80% of the drive on faster roads like I-89 and U.S. Route 7 South. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9 miles on I-89, allowing for consistent progress. While mostly interstate, the final approach into Burlington will transition to more local road conditions on Main Street. This mix means you get the efficiency of highway driving for most of the trip, with a brief introduction to city navigation as you arrive.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 7 South. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 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 5.6 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 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 0.1 miles (US 7 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burlington, 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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