Origin
Milton, VT
Morning in Milton on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, VT to Saint Albans, 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
19m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Saint Albans, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion in Vermont, the 13.4-mile trip from Milton to Saint Albans is an incredibly efficient drive. You can expect to reach your destination in just 19 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel cost estimated at only $2, it is a budget-friendly way to navigate the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes I-89, U.S. Route 7 North, and the Ethan Allen Highway. Given the short duration, you have total flexibility to head out whenever it suits your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 7 mi | 8m |
| U.S. Route 7 North | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Saint Albans State Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| River Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Saint Albans, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 7
175 ft
·
4 sec
·
River Street
3
Continue on US 7
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 7 North
4
Continue on US 7
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
6
Merge onto I 89
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
8
Continue on Saint Albans State Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Albans State Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
US 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.7 — 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 right onto US 7 / River Street
Navigation decision point
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 7 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 7 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Saint Albans, VT
Morning in Saint Albans on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 72% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will find that the personality of the drive is defined by a 7-mile stretch on I-89, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted portion of the route. As you transition between the interstate and U.S. Route 7 North, the pace remains steady and fast-moving. It is a straightforward, practical commute rather than a leisurely backroads cruise, allowing you to cover the distance quickly. Expect a functional, no-nonsense driving experience that prioritizes speed over technical turns.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 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 North. 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 19m drive. You will face about 5 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 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
659 ft
288 ft
Total Climb
449 ft
Total Descent
337 ft
Highest Point
659 ft
~10.1 mi in
Elevation Range
371 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 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 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Albans, 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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