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Trip from Milton, VT to Addison, VT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

44.8 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Vermont, United States

Milton, VT

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Downtown Addison, VT, VT

Addison, VT

Andrea Davis

Trip Overview

The drive from Milton, VT to Addison, VT covers 44.8 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on River Street, Railroad Street, Route 7 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 44.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Milton, VT to Addison, VT is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Milton, VT to Addison, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
River Street
Railroad Street
Route 7 South
Route 2
I 189 West
Shelburne Road
Ethan Allen Highway
Route 7

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Main Street
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · River Street
3

Continue on River Street

246 ft · 7 sec · River Street
4

Turn right onto Railroad Street

325 ft · 9 sec · Railroad Street
5

Turn straight onto U.S. Route 7 South

4.3 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 7 South
6

Turn right onto U.S. Route 2

0.2 mi · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2
7

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 28 sec
8

Merge slight left

10 mi · 12 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
10

Merge slight left

1.2 mi · 1 min
11

Turn left onto Shelburne Road

6.8 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road
12

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

12 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
13

Continue on U.S. Route 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
14

Turn right onto Monkton Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Monkton Road
15

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
16

Continue on Vermont Route 22A

4.9 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 22A
17

Turn right onto Vermont Route 17 West

79 ft · 6 sec · Vermont Route 17 West
18

Turn left

128 ft · 9 sec
19

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.4 mi from Milton, VT · 37m into the drive

town in Vermont, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shelburne, VT

22 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

Colchester, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shelburne, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Milton, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Addison, VT

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.21 one way

$14.42 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.94 $15.87
premium $4.86 $8.58 $17.16
diesel $5.61 $9.89 $19.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.4 0 $4.70 $2.15
Efficient EV 11.2 0 $3.92 $1.79
EV Truck/SUV 17.9 0 $6.27 $2.87

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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

Milton, VT

Late night in Milton on Thursday

Local time

4:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Addison, VT

Late night in Addison on Thursday

Local time

4:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

38°F

Shelburne, VT

22 mi in

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

1 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 14m 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 Milton, VT to Addison, VT covers 44.8 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Street, Railroad Street, Route 7 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.4 miles from Milton, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.21 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.
The drive from Milton, VT to Addison, VT is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Milton, VT to Addison, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Milton, VT to Addison, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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