This 97.4-mile drive from Woodstock to Milton, Vermont, will take you approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-89 and Vermont Routes 12 and 289, this route is a solid choice for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it's an economical journey through the Northeast region. The drive offers a highway-focused experience, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward, manageable drive within Vermont.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.7 miles from Woodstock, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
55.7 mi
1h 4m
Vermont Route 12
11 mi
19m
Vermont Route 289
4.5 mi
6m
Middle Road
3 mi
6m
River Street
3 mi
6m
East Road
3 mi
5m
Barnard Road
2.9 mi
5m
River Road
2.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 55.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock, VT and Milton, VT.
1
Start on this road
165 ft·16 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Court Street
264 ft·12 sec·Court Street
3
Turn right onto US 4
342 ft·11 sec·The Green
4
Turn slight right onto VT 12
1.2 mi·2 min·Elm Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 12
2.9 mi·5 min·Barnard Road
6
Continue on VT 12
11 mi·19 min·Vermont Route 12
7
Continue on VT 12
1.4 mi·2 min·Creek Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto VT 107; VT 12
1.8 mi·3 min·River Street
9
Turn right onto VT 107
0.9 mi·1 min·South Main Street
10
Continue on VT 107
2.0 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 107
11
Turn left
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 89 North
12
Merge onto I 89
56 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 89
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 11Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
14
Turn right onto US 2
187 ft·6 sec·West Main Street
15
Turn right onto VT 117
0.8 mi·1 min·River Road
16
Continue on VT 117
2.8 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 117
17
Continue on VT 117
2.0 mi·3 min·River Road
18
Turn right onto VT 289
4.5 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 289
Toward VT 289 West
19
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A
0.8 mi·1 min·Colchester Road
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on VT 2A
1.5 mi·2 min·Main Street
21
Turn right onto East Road
3.0 mi·5 min·East Road
22
Continue on Middle Road
3.0 mi·6 min·Middle Road
23
Continue on River Street
1.2 mi·3 min·River Street
24
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Given its 2-hour and 19-minute duration, this 97.4-mile trip is easily completed in one day. You can depart Woodstock anytime, but leaving mid-morning might allow you to bypass any early commuter traffic. The longest stretch without a break is over 55 miles on I-89, so plan for a fuel stop or rest break before you hit that point if needed. With a fuel cost around $16, keeping an eye on your gas gauge is prudent, especially as you'll be on the highway for a good portion of the drive.
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 48.7 miles from Woodstock, VT, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 21 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.7 miles or 1h 10m 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 47m
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 Woodstock, 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 Woodstock, VT
This is one driving day of about 97.4 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Woodstock, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 55.7 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 87.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 4 / The Green
Turn right onto US 4 / The Green
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|VT 12 / Barnard Road
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 12 / Barnard Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
77.3 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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
87.9 mi into trip|~2h 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
$15.68 one way
$31.36 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$17.25
$34.50
premium
$4.86
$18.65
$37.30
diesel
$5.61
$21.50
$43.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.2
0
$10.23
$4.68
Efficient EV
24.4
0
$8.52
$3.90
EV Truck/SUV
39
0
$13.64
$6.23
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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 15, 2026
Origin
Woodstock, VT
Late night
in Woodstock on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Milton, VT
Late night
in Milton on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Waterbury, VT
49 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
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
2h 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 78% of this 97.4-mile journey. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-89, including a continuous stretch of 55.7 miles. While there are sections on Vermont Route 12 and Vermont Route 289, the overall feel is geared towards efficient travel. This means you'll likely encounter relatively consistent speed limits and fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops along the main thoroughfares.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.7 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 12. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court 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 19m drive. You will face about 13 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 (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 4 / The Green): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (VT 12 / Barnard Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Woodstock, VT to Milton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williston along the way.
Williston
77.3 mi in|~1h 43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 97.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 55.7 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 (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 4 / The Green): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (VT 12 / Barnard Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Milton, VT before heading back.
