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Trip from Milton, VT to Barton, VT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

62 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

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 Barton, VT, VT

Barton, VT

Andrea Davis

Trip Overview

The drive from Milton, VT to Barton, VT covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Westford Road, Westford-Milton Road, Route 128 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.98 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 miles from Milton, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 62 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 62 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westford Road 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Milton, VT to Barton, VT is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Barton, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westford Road
Westford-Milton Road
Route 128
Browns River Road
Ramsey Road
Main Street
Route 104
Route 15

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Westford Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Continue on Westford Road

3.0 mi · 5 min · Westford Road
3

Continue on Westford-Milton Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Westford-Milton Road
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 128

0.8 mi · 1 min · Vermont Route 128
5

Continue on Browns River Road

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Browns River Road
6

Turn right onto Ramsey Road

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Ramsey Road
7

Turn straight onto Main Street

4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
8

Continue on Vermont Route 104

2.0 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 104
9

At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15

1.0 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 15
10

Continue on Vermont Route 15

2.3 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

108 ft · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15
12

Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 15
13

Continue on Lower Main Street West

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lower Main Street West
14

Turn left onto Vermont Route 100C

18 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 100C
15

Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 East

8.3 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 58 East
16

At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 14

1.2 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14
17

Turn left onto Vermont Route 58 East

3.3 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 58 East
18

Turn right onto U.S. Route 5

0.5 mi · 49 sec · U.S. Route 5
19

Turn right onto Barton Orleans Road

4.4 mi · 6 min · Barton Orleans Road
20

Continue on Main Street

0.7 mi · 59 sec · Main Street
21

Arrive at your destination

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 miles from Milton, VT, or about 50m into the drive.

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 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 31 miles or 50m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barton, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Milton, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Milton, VT

This is one driving day of about 62 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Milton, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31 mi from Milton, VT · 50m into the drive

Downtown Johnson, VT, VT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, VT

31 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

Fletcher, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31 miles from Milton, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Barton, VT

The final approach into Barton, 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

$9.98 one way

$19.96 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $10.98 $21.96
premium $4.86 $11.87 $23.75
diesel $5.61 $13.69 $27.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.6 0 $6.51 $2.98
Efficient EV 15.5 0 $5.43 $2.48
EV Truck/SUV 24.8 0 $8.68 $3.97

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

Milton, VT

Afternoon in Milton on Thursday

Local time

4:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barton, VT

Afternoon in Barton on Thursday

Local time

4:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Johnson, VT

31 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

4 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 40m 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 Barton, VT covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westford Road, Westford-Milton Road, Route 128. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31 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 $9.98 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 Barton, VT is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Barton, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Milton, VT to Barton, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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