Spanning 89.1 miles across Vermont, this trip from Newbury to Milton is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 13 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance. This route connects two areas within the Northeast region, offering a consistent experience as you travel north. It is a practical choice if you are looking for an efficient way to traverse the state without complex planning or multiple layovers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.5 miles from Newbury, 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
27.7 mi
32m
William Scott Memorial Highway
9.6 mi
14m
Scott Highway
7.9 mi
11m
U.S. Route 5 North
4.8 mi
7m
Route 302
4.7 mi
7m
Vermont Route 289
4.5 mi
6m
Vermont Route 62
4.4 mi
6m
U.S. Route 302
3.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 27.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbury, VT and Milton, VT.
1
Start on Chapel Street
150 ft·6 sec·Chapel Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 5
0.3 mi·29 sec·Main Street South
3
Continue on US 5
4.8 mi·7 min·U.S. Route 5 North
4
Continue on US 5
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street North
5
Turn left onto US 302
0.4 mi·38 sec·Mill Street
6
Continue on US 302
3.1 mi·4 min·U.S. Route 302
7
Continue on US 302
4.7 mi·7 min·Route 302
8
Continue on US 302
7.9 mi·11 min·Scott Highway
9
Continue on US 302
9.6 mi·14 min·William Scott Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi·33 sec·Orange Road
11
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi·38 sec·East Barre Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 302
67 ft·1 sec·East Barre Road
13
Continue on US 302
2.6 mi·4 min·East Barre Road
14
Continue on US 302
1.3 mi·3 min·Washington Street
15
Continue on US 302; VT 14
0.4 mi·1 min·North Main Street
16
Turn left onto VT 62
4.4 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 62
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
18
Merge onto I 89
28 mi·32 min·I 89
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 11Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
20
Turn right onto US 2
187 ft·6 sec·West Main Street
21
Turn right onto VT 117
0.8 mi·1 min·River Road
22
Continue on VT 117
2.8 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 117
23
Continue on VT 117
2.0 mi·3 min·River Road
24
Turn right onto VT 289
4.5 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 289
Toward VT 289 West
25
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A
0.8 mi·1 min·Colchester Road
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on VT 2A
1.5 mi·2 min·Main Street
27
Turn right onto East Road
3.0 mi·5 min·East Road
28
Continue on Middle Road
3.0 mi·6 min·Middle Road
29
Continue on River Street
1.2 mi·3 min·River Street
30
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Main Street
31
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. While the route is direct with zero planned stops, be prepared to manage your own breaks since the 2h 13m duration can feel long without a pause. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as the $14 estimate assumes you are starting with a full tank for the 89.1-mile trip. Because you will be spending significant time on I-89, try to avoid peak traffic hours to ensure your travel time remains close to the projected estimate. Use the highway stretches to make good time, but stay alert for the transition onto the local highway sections as you approach Milton.
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 44.5 miles from Newbury, VT, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.7 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 20 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.5 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milton, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newbury, 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 Newbury, VT
This is one driving day of about 89.1 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Newbury, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 27.7 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 79.6 — 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|US 5 / Main Street South
At end of road, turn left onto US 5 / Main Street South
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip|~9m in|US 302 / Mill Street
Turn left onto US 302 / Mill Street
Navigation decision point
6
41 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
6
69 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
7
79.6 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|VT 2A / Colchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A / Colchester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.34 one way
$28.69 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.78
$31.56
premium
$4.86
$17.06
$34.12
diesel
$5.61
$19.67
$39.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.7
0
$9.36
$4.28
Efficient EV
22.3
0
$7.80
$3.56
EV Truck/SUV
35.6
0
$12.47
$5.70
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Newbury, VT
Late night
in Newbury on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Milton, VT
Late night
in Milton on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 13m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances interstate efficiency with local travel. About 58% of your trip will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the journey. You will utilize I-89, the William Scott Memorial Highway, and Scott Highway to navigate toward your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 27.7-mile segment on I-89, which allows for a period of consistent cruising. As the profile shifts between these different road types, the character of the drive transitions from broader highway lanes to the more localized feel of the Scott Highway segments.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Main Street South.
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 13m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Main Street South): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (US 302 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 41 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newbury, VT and Milton, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Williston.
Burlington
41 mi in|~1h 5m
Williston
69 mi in|~1h 37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 89.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 5 / Main Street South): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (US 302 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 41 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milton, VT before heading back.
