Origin
Montgomery, VT
Late night in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, VT to Milton, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
40.7 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery, VT
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Milton, VT
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Trip Overview
Montgomery, VT to Milton, VT is 40.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via Vermont Route 105 and I 89, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Vermont's Northeast region, offering a straightforward trip between two points in the state. The route is a mixed drive, meaning you'll encounter both highway speeds and local road conditions. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, leaving you ample time for any detours or activities you might enjoy upon arrival.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 105 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| I 89 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Sheldon Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Sampsonville Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| U.S. Route 7 North | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Montgomery Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Fisher Pond Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 105
— 11.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, VT and Milton, VT.
1
Start on Fuller Bridge Road
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Fuller Bridge Road
2
Turn right onto On the Common
277 ft
·
7 sec
·
On the Common
3
Turn straight onto VT 118
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on VT 118
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Montgomery Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto VT 105; VT 118
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 105 East
6
Continue on VT 105
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Sampsonville Road
7
Continue on VT 105
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Elm Street
8
Continue on VT 105; VT 108
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto VT 105
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Street
10
Continue on VT 105
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Vermont Route 105
11
Continue on VT 105
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sheldon Road
12
Continue on VT 104
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Fisher Pond Road
13
Continue on VT 104
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfax Road
14
Take the ramp
266 ft
·
15 sec
Toward I 89
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 89 South: Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 89
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 89
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 18
Toward US 7: Milton, Fairfax
18
Turn left onto US 7
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
19
Continue on US 7
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 7 North
20
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
Main 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 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Montgomery, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
On the Common
Turn right onto On the Common
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
VT 105; VT 118 / Vermont Route 105 East
At end of road, turn left onto VT 105; VT 118 / Vermont Route 105 East
Navigation decision point
5
28.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the ramp toward I 89
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 89
7
29 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 South: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 89 South: Burlington
6
35.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward US 7: Milton, Fairfax
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward US 7: Milton, Fairfax
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 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 | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
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
Milton, VT
Late night in Milton on Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Sheldon, 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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 offers a mixed experience, with 52% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced driving, interspersed with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch of driving you'll experience is 11.1 miles, specifically on Vermont Route 105. As you progress, expect the character of the road to shift between the efficiency of the interstate and the more intimate feel of county roads.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Vermont Route 105.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near On the Common.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (On the Common): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (VT 105; VT 118 / Vermont Route 105 East): Navigation decision point; at 28.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Montgomery, VT to Milton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Fairfax along the way.
Fairfax
35.9 mi in
|
~53m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Vermont Route 105. 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: near the start (On the Common): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (VT 105; VT 118 / Vermont Route 105 East): Navigation decision point; at 28.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milton, 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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