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Trip from Milton, VT to Hinesburg, VT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

41m

Distance

28.1 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

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
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.

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town in Vermont, United States

Milton, VT

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town in Vermont, United States

Hinesburg, VT

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Milton to Hinesburg covers 28.1 miles and takes approximately 41 minutes under normal conditions. This quick trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to navigate without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-89, U.S. Route 7 South, and Vermont Route 116 to complete your journey through the Northeast. With a modest fuel budget of $5, this route is an economical way to traverse this part of Vermont. Since the entire drive stays within the state, you can expect a familiar, consistent atmosphere throughout the commute.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 13.9 mi 17m
U.S. Route 7 South 4.3 mi 7m
Vermont Route 116 3 mi 4m
Saint George Road 2.9 mi 4m
Vermont Route 2A 2 mi 2m
River Street 1.2 mi 3m
U.S. Route 2 0.2 mi <1m
Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 13.9 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Hinesburg, 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

14 mi · 17 min · I 89
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 12 Toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
10

Turn right onto VT 2A

2.9 mi · 4 min · Saint George Road
11

Continue on VT 2A

2.0 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 2A
12

At end of road, turn left onto VT 116

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 116
Use the left lane.
13

Arrive at destination

VT 116

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.1 — 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

6
20 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 12 Toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
6
25.1 mi into trip | ~37m in | VT 116 / Vermont Route 116

At end of road, turn left onto VT 116 / Vermont Route 116

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.52 one way

$9.05 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.98 $9.95
premium $4.86 $5.38 $10.76
diesel $5.61 $6.20 $12.41

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 $2.95 $1.35
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.46 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.93 $1.80

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Milton, VT

Morning in Milton on Tuesday

Local time

8:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 mph 88% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:13PM EDT until April 14 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Destination

Hinesburg, VT

Morning in Hinesburg on Tuesday

Local time

8:42 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

9 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

41m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm during the longest stretch of 13.9 miles on I-89, which accounts for nearly half of your total mileage. After exiting the interstate, the character of the road shifts as you transition onto U.S. Route 7 South and Vermont Route 116. While the interstate portion allows for efficient travel, the remaining segments provide a necessary bridge to your final destination. Expect a straightforward experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, secondary backroads.

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: 13.9 mi on I 89.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 8 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

477 ft 165 ft

Total Climb

449 ft

Total Descent

396 ft

Highest Point

477 ft

~22.1 mi in

Elevation Range

312 ft

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 Hinesburg, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Essex Junction along the way.

Essex Junction

20 mi in | ~29m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28.1 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%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.9 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 Hinesburg, 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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