Origin
Middlebury (village), VT
Late night in Middlebury (village) on Monday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlebury (village), VT to Milton, VT
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlebury (village), VT
Matt Barnard
Milton, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Middlebury (village), VT to Milton, VT covers 50.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ethan Allen Highway, I 89, North Pleasant Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.3 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.08 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
25.3 miles from Middlebury (village), VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Middlebury (village), VT to Milton, VT covers 50.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ethan Allen Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
364 ft
138 ft
Total Climb
134 ft
Total Descent
355 ft
Highest Point
364 ft
~25.3 mi in
Elevation Range
226 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maple Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 50.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Maple Street
Turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
7
32.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right / right lanes.
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
6
33.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
6
44.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colc...
5
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Along This Route
Between Middlebury (village), VT and Milton, VT, road signs point toward Saint Albans and Colchester.
Saint Albans
32.4 mi in
|
~51m
Colchester
44.5 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| I 89 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| North Pleasant Street | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.6 mi | 13m |
| I 189 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury (village), VT and Milton, VT.
1
Start on this road
94 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Maple Street
517 ft
·
32 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Continue on Maple Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Maple Street
4
Continue on Middle Seymour Street
519 ft
·
25 sec
·
Middle Seymour Street
5
Turn right onto Seymour Street
353 ft
·
14 sec
·
Seymour Street
6
Continue on Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Elm Street
7
Turn left onto US 7
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
North Pleasant Street
8
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 7
9
Continue on US 7
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
10
Continue on US 7
6.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Use the slight right / right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 189
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 189
Toward I 89
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
14
Merge onto I 89
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 89
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
16
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
12 sec
17
Turn left onto US 2
481 ft
·
16 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 7
19
Turn straight onto Railroad Street
323 ft
·
10 sec
·
Railroad Street
20
Turn left onto River Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
21
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
22
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 25.3 miles from Middlebury (village), VT, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.3 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 50.5 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.3 miles or 37m 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 5m
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 Middlebury (village), VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Middlebury (village), VT
This is one driving day of about 50.5 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middlebury (village), 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.
The longest stretch is on Ethan Allen Highway for about 12.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 mi from Middlebury (village), VT · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 50.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Middlebury (village), 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
$8.08 one way
$16.17 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| premium | $4.83 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Milton, VT
Late night in Milton on Monday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
25 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
6 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
1h 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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Middlebury (village), VT to Milton, VT covers 50.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ethan Allen Highway, I 89, North Pleasant Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.3 miles from Middlebury (village), VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.08 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 50.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Middlebury (village), VT and Milton, VT, road signs point toward Saint Albans and Colchester.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 138 ft to 364 ft elevation with about 134 ft of total climbing.
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