Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
79.9 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Quick day tripThe drive from Fair Haven, VT to Milton, VT covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, Route 22A North, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.41 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
40 miles from Fair Haven, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 79.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 22A North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monkton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ethan Allen Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shelburne Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 189 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Haven, VT and Milton, VT.
Start on North Park Place
Turn right onto Washington Street
Continue on Vermont Route 22A North
Continue on West Main Street
Turn right onto Monkton Road
Turn left onto U.S. Route 7
Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
Continue on Shelburne Road
Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Merge slight left onto I 89
Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
Keep slight left
Turn left onto U.S. Route 2
At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7
Turn straight onto Railroad Street
Turn left onto River Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 79.9 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40 miles or 52m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milton, VT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fair Haven, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Fair Haven, VT
This is one driving day of about 79.9 miles and 1h 45m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
40 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40 mi from Fair Haven, VT
A short stop after about 79.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40 miles from Fair Haven, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.95 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
| midgrade | $4.46 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $18.86 | $37.73 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Fair Haven on Saturday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Milton on Saturday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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