Trip from Bellows Falls, VT to Milton, VT

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

136.3 mi

219 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

Downtown Milton, VT, VT

Photo: Andrea Davis

Trip Overview

The drive from Bellows Falls, VT to Milton, VT covers 136.3 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Rockingham Street, Rockingham Road, I 91 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

68.1 miles from Bellows Falls, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 19m drive with frequent turns across 136.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rockingham Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Rockingham Street Unavailable Refreshing
Rockingham Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 91 North Unavailable Refreshing
I 89 North Unavailable Refreshing
US 2 Unavailable Refreshing
West Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
River Road Unavailable Refreshing
Route 117 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Rockingham Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellows Falls, VT and Milton, VT.

1

Start on Westminster Street

312 ft · 5 sec · Westminster Street
2

Continue on Rockingham Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockingham Street
3

Continue on Rockingham Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road
4

Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
5

Merge slight left

35 mi · 40 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 89 North
7

Merge slight left

78 mi · 1 hr 29 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

0.4 mi · 50 sec · US 2: Richmond, Williston
9

Turn right onto West Main Street

187 ft · 7 sec · West Main Street
10

Turn right onto River Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Road
11

Continue on Vermont Route 117

2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117
12

Continue on River Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · River Road
13

Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

4.5 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 289
14

At the end of the road, turn right onto Colchester Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Colchester Road
15

Continue on Main Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
16

Turn right onto East Road

3.0 mi · 5 min · East Road
17

Continue on Middle Road

3.0 mi · 6 min · Middle Road
18

Continue on River Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
19

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Main Street
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 68.1 miles from Bellows Falls, VT, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68.1 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 54m

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 Bellows Falls, 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 Bellows Falls, VT

This is one driving day of about 136.3 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bellows Falls, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.1 mi from Bellows Falls, VT · 1h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, NY

68 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

Peru, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peru, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.1 miles from Bellows Falls, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Milton, VT

The final approach into Milton, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Milton, VT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.17 one way

$42.34 round trip

$3.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $23.92 $47.83
premium $4.86 $26.07 $52.14
diesel $6.00 $32.18 $64.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.9 0 $14.31 $6.54
Efficient EV 34.1 0 $11.93 $5.45
EV Truck/SUV 54.5 0 $19.08 $8.72

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bellows Falls, VT

Morning in Bellows Falls on Saturday

Local time

11:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Milton, VT

Morning in Milton on Saturday

Local time

11:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Peru, NY

68 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

8 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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bellows Falls, VT to Milton, VT covers 136.3 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rockingham Street, Rockingham Road, I 91 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.1 miles from Bellows Falls, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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