Origin
Milton, VT
Morning in Milton on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, VT to Wolcott, 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
1h 5m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Wolcott, VT
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Trip Overview
Milton, VT to Wolcott, VT is 39.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m via Vermont Route 15, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward drive keeps you within the Northeast region, staying entirely within Vermont. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points without extensive planning. The majority of this trip focuses on highway driving, making it a functional choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route when you need to cover ground without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 15 | 11.4 mi | 19m |
| Vermont Route 15 West | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Vermont Route 15 East | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Westford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 104 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Westford-Milton Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Lower Main Street West | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 15
— 11.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Wolcott, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Westford Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Westford Road
3
Continue on Westford-Milton Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Westford-Milton Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto VT 128
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 128
5
Continue on VT 128
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Browns River Road
6
Turn right onto Ramsey Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ramsey Road
7
Turn straight onto VT 104
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on VT 104
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 104
9
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 15
10
Continue on VT 15
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 15
11
Enter roundabout onto VT 15
109 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vermont Route 15
12
Continue on VT 15
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 15
13
Continue on VT 15
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Main Street West
14
Continue on VT 15
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 15 East
15
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100
113 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vermont Route 15 East
16
Continue on VT 15; VT 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 15 East
17
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
Vermont Route 15 West
18
Continue on VT 15; VT 100
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
19
Turn right onto School Street
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
School Street
20
Arrive at destination
School Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
VT 128 / Vermont Route 128
At end of road, turn left onto VT 128 / Vermont Route 128
Navigation decision point
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Navigation decision point
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Enter roundabout onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
29.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
VT 15; VT 100 / Vermont Route 15 East
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100 / Vermont Route 15 East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
31.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
VT 15; VT 100 / Vermont Route 15 West
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100 / Vermont Route 15 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.39 one way
$12.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Wolcott, VT
Morning in Wolcott on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Cambridge, VT
20 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
22 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
1h 5m 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 drive is primarily highway-focused, with 71% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience stretches of Vermont Route 15, including Vermont Route 15 West and Vermont Route 15 East, which form the backbone of this trip. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 11.4 miles along Vermont Route 15. Expect a consistent driving rhythm for most of the 39.7 miles, allowing for steady progress towards your destination. The character remains largely consistent, prioritizing direct travel over winding scenic byways.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on Vermont Route 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 15 and Vermont Route 15 West. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near VT 128 / Vermont Route 128.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Milton, VT to Wolcott, VT is easy. At 1h 5m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (VT 128 / Vermont Route 128): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 39.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on Vermont Route 15. 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 5.3 miles (VT 128 / Vermont Route 128): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wolcott, 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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