Origin
Worcester, VT
Morning in Worcester on Tuesday
Local time
9:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, VT to Milton, 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 24m
Distance
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worcester, VT
Ollie Craig
Milton, VT
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Trip Overview
Worcester, VT to Milton, VT is 55.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via I 89, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward option for a short journey. You'll spend most of your time on Interstate 89, which offers a consistent pace for this relatively brief distance. Consider this route if you need a quick and direct connection between these two Vermont locales without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 25.1 mi | 28m |
| Vermont Route 289 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 12 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Elm Streetc | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Middle Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| East Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| River Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 117 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 25.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, VT and Milton, VT.
1
Start on VT 12
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Elmore Road
2
Continue on VT 12
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Village Road
3
Continue on VT 12
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 12
4
Continue on VT 12
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Elm Streetc
5
Turn left onto VT 12
412 ft
·
8 sec
·
Spring Street
6
Enter roundabout onto VT 12
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on VT 12
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
10
Merge onto I 89
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 89
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
12
Turn right onto US 2
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Turn right onto VT 117
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
14
Continue on VT 117
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 117
15
Continue on VT 117
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
16
Turn right onto VT 289
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 289
Toward VT 289 West
17
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colchester Road
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on VT 2A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto East Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Road
20
Continue on Middle Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Middle Road
21
Continue on River Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
22
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Worcester, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 46 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
VT 12 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 12 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 2 / Memorial Drive
Turn right onto US 2 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
35.4 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
$8.93 one way
$17.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Milton, VT
Morning in Milton on Tuesday
Local time
9:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Huntington, VT
28 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
20 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 24m 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 route leans heavily towards highway driving, with 65% of the journey on interstates. You'll experience the efficiency of I 89 for a significant stretch, including a continuous segment of 25.1 miles on the interstate. While the majority is highway, you'll also navigate sections of Vermont Routes 289 and 12. Expect a generally smooth and predictable drive, characterized by the ease of interstate travel for the bulk of the trip. The road maintains a consistent character for most of the 1 hour 24 minute duration.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 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 289. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near VT 12 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m 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: at 8.5 miles (VT 12 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9 miles (US 2 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: 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.
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 Worcester, VT to Milton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williston along the way.
Williston
35.4 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 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 8.5 miles (VT 12 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9 miles (US 2 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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