The drive from Guilford, VT to Milton, VT covers 161.8 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, I 91, Vermont Route 289 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.6 miles on I 89.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.13 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.9 miles from Guilford, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 161.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 21m highway drive covering 161.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.6 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 77.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 21m 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 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 141.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.5 mi into trip|~3m in
Turn left toward I 91 North: Putney, White River Junction
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 North: Putney, White River Junction
4
63.8 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 89 North
6
141.7 mi into trip|~2h 45m 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
152.3 mi into trip|~3h 2m in|VT 2A / Colchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A / Colchester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
154.5 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|East Road
Turn right onto East Road
Navigation decision point
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 Guilford, VT to Milton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williston along the way.
Williston
141.7 mi in|~2h 45m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
77.6 mi
1h 29m
I 91
62 mi
1h 11m
Vermont Route 289
4.5 mi
6m
Middle Road
3 mi
6m
East Road
3 mi
5m
River Road
2.9 mi
4m
Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi
4m
Main Street
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 77.6 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford, VT and Milton, VT.
1
Start on Guilford Center Road
175 ft·6 sec·Guilford Center Road
2
Turn left onto US 5
0.5 mi·1 min·Coolidge Highway
3
Continue on US 5
1.0 mi·2 min·Canal Street
4
Turn left
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 91 North: Putney, White River Junction
5
Merge onto I 91
62 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 91
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 89 North
7
Merge onto I 89
78 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 89
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 11Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
9
Turn right onto US 2
187 ft·6 sec·West Main Street
10
Turn right onto VT 117
0.8 mi·1 min·River Road
11
Continue on VT 117
2.8 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 117
12
Continue on VT 117
2.0 mi·3 min·River Road
13
Turn right onto VT 289
4.5 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 289
Toward VT 289 West
14
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A
0.8 mi·1 min·Colchester Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on VT 2A
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·21 sec·Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.9 miles from Guilford, VT, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.6 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 36 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.9 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
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 Guilford, 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 Guilford, VT
This is one driving day of about 161.8 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Guilford, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 77.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.9 mi from Guilford, VT
· 1h 35m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.13 one way
$50.26 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$28.39
$56.78
premium
$4.86
$30.95
$61.89
diesel
$6.00
$38.20
$76.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.5
0
$16.99
$7.77
Efficient EV
40.5
0
$14.16
$6.47
EV Truck/SUV
64.7
0
$22.65
$10.36
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Guilford, VT
Morning
in Guilford on Saturday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Milton, VT
Morning
in Milton on Saturday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Bethel, VT
81 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
5 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
3h 21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Guilford, VT to Milton, VT covers 161.8 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, I 91, Vermont Route 289. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.9 miles from Guilford, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 21m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 141.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Guilford, VT to Milton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williston along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
