Milton to Norwich is 109.7 miles and takes about 2h 15m via I 89 and I 91, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Vermont, offering a straightforward drive through the Northeast region. Given its short duration and high highway percentage, it's an ideal route for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on interstates, making it a quick and efficient way to travel between these two points in the Green Mountain State.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.9 miles from Milton, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
97.3 mi
1h 53m
I 91
4.6 mi
5m
U.S. Route 7 South
4.3 mi
7m
River Street
1.2 mi
3m
Main Street
0.9 mi
2m
U.S. Route 2
0.2 mi
<1m
Railroad Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 97.3 mi, about 1h 53m
Traffic on I-89
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 41 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,356 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,605
Quietest
2 AM
~54 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
25.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Norwich, 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
97 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 89
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 91 North
11
Merge onto I 91
4.6 mi·5 min·I 91
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 13Toward VT 10A: Norwich, Hanover New Hampshire
13
Turn left onto VT 10A
0.7 mi·2 min·Main Street
14
Turn right
133 ft·9 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2h 15m drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet, allowing plenty of time to reach Norwich without feeling rushed. With only 109.7 miles, you won't need many long stops, but consider a brief break around the halfway point if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you'll be covering a substantial distance on the highway; the estimated fuel cost is around $18. Since this is a short, mostly highway trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best and still arrive comfortably within daylight hours.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.9 miles from Milton, VT, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.9 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norwich, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Milton, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Milton, VT
This is one driving day of about 109.7 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Milton, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 97.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 108.7 — 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
103.3 mi into trip|~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
5
103.6 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 91 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 91 North
6
108.7 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward VT 10A: Norwich, Hanover New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13
Toward VT 10A: Norwich, Hanover New Hampshire
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.22 one way
$34.43 round trip
$3.99/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$19.33
$38.66
premium
$4.81
$20.78
$41.57
diesel
$4.80
$20.71
$41.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.9
0
$11.52
$5.27
Efficient EV
27.4
0
$9.60
$4.39
EV Truck/SUV
43.9
0
$15.36
$7.02
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Milton, VT
Late night
in Milton on Sunday
Local time
5:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Rain Showers
W 8 to 12 mph52% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Norwich, VT
Late night
in Norwich on Sunday
Local time
5:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 8 mph20% chanceLive forecast
79°F
Duxbury, VT
55 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 15m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 98.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway, with 97% of the drive on interstates. You'll cover a significant stretch of 97.3 miles on I 89 before transitioning. The bulk of your travel will be on I 89 and I 91, so expect consistent cruising speeds and a high density of exits. The brief portion on U.S. Route 7 South will be your main experience with surface roads.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.3 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 15m 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 103.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,691 ft300 ft
Total Climb
1,391 ft
Total Descent
1,056 ft
Highest Point
1,691 ft
~62.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,391 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 Norwich, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River along the way.
Norwich is a city of 3,600 people (2020) in eastern Vermont across the Connecticut River from Hanover, New Hampshire. It is commuter town for nearby Hanover, New Hampshire, across the Connecticut River, and is home to some of the state of Vermont's wealthiest residents. The town contains the Norwich Mid-Century Modern Historic District.
Top landmarks
•Norwich Village Historic District — historic district in Vermont, United States
•Beaver Meadow Union Chapel — historic church in Vermont, United States
•Norwich Mid-Century Modern Historic District — historic district in Norwich, Vermont
The longest stretch is about 97.3 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 103.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Norwich, VT before heading back.
