The drive from Marshfield, VT to Milton, VT covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, U.S. Route 2, Vermont Route 289 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on I 89.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.17 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.
Midpoint
31.6 miles from Marshfield, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 42m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 63.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.1 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 26 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 25.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in near US 2 / East Montpelier Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles (US 2 / East Montpelier Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
14.9 mi into trip|~20m in|US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
17.8 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
43.1 mi into trip|~56m 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
53.6 mi into trip|~1h 12m 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
55.9 mi into trip|~1h 16m 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 Marshfield, VT to Milton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williston along the way.
Williston
43.1 mi in|~56m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
25.1 mi
28m
U.S. Route 2
13.6 mi
19m
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
River Street
2.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 25.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield, VT and Milton, VT.
1
Start on School Street
136 ft·10 sec·School Street
2
Turn left onto US 2
6.5 mi·7 min·U.S. Route 2
3
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi·12 sec·School Street
4
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi·39 sec·High Street
5
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi·11 min·U.S. Route 2
6
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi·48 sec·East Montpelier Road
7
Enter roundabout onto US 2
74 ft·0 sec·East Montpelier Road
8
Continue on US 2
115 ft·1 sec·East Montpelier Road
9
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi·2 min·River Street
10
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi·1 min·Berlin Street
11
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi·2 min·Memorial Drive
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
13
Merge onto I 89
25 mi·28 min·I 89
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 11Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
15
Turn right onto US 2
187 ft·6 sec·West Main Street
16
Turn right onto VT 117
0.8 mi·1 min·River Road
17
Continue on VT 117
2.8 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 117
18
Continue on VT 117
2.0 mi·3 min·River Road
19
Turn right onto VT 289
4.5 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 289
Toward VT 289 West
20
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A
0.8 mi·1 min·Colchester Road
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on VT 2A
1.5 mi·2 min·Main Street
22
Turn right onto East Road
3.0 mi·5 min·East Road
23
Continue on Middle Road
3.0 mi·6 min·Middle Road
24
Continue on River Street
1.2 mi·3 min·River Street
25
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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 31.6 miles from Marshfield, VT, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.1 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 14 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.6 miles or 42m 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 12m
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 Marshfield, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marshfield, VT
This is one driving day of about 63.2 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Marshfield, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 25.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Marshfield, VT
· 42m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19
0
$6.64
$3.03
Efficient EV
15.8
0
$5.53
$2.53
EV Truck/SUV
25.3
0
$8.85
$4.04
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Marshfield, VT
Late night
in Marshfield on Saturday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Milton, VT
Late night
in Milton on Saturday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Waterbury, VT
32 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
1h 32m 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 Marshfield, VT to Milton, VT covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, U.S. Route 2, 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 31.6 miles from Marshfield, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.17 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles (US 2 / East Montpelier Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Marshfield, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
