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Trip from Milton, VT to Bethel, VT

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

85.1 mi

137 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

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

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town in Vermont, United States

Milton, VT

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town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA

Bethel, VT

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Trip Overview

This 85.1-mile drive from Milton, VT to Bethel, VT takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes and is a great option for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on I-89 and U.S. Route 7 South, with Vermont Route 107 also playing a role. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, this is an economical journey through Vermont's Northeast region. The route is overwhelmingly focused on highway travel, making it a straightforward and efficient way to get from point A to point B. If you're looking for a quick and easy drive within the state, this route fits the bill.

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

42.6 miles from Milton, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for 97% of this 85.1-mile journey. The bulk of your travel will be on I-89, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 75.7 miles. This means you'll be on well-maintained, faster roads for most of the trip. While primarily highway, the inclusion of U.S. Route 7 South and Vermont Route 107 will introduce some variations, though the overall feel remains predominantly that of an interstate drive. It’s a route designed for covering distance efficiently.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 75.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 7 South. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 7 / River Street.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Milton, VT to Bethel, VT is easy. At 1h 47m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 7 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 7 / River Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / River Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | Railroad Street

Turn right onto Railroad Street

Navigation decision point

4
5.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 2 / U.S. Route 2

Turn right onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2

Navigation decision point

6
81.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | VT 107

Take the exit onto VT 107 toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 3 Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
4
82.1 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | VT 107 / Vermont Route 107

Turn right onto VT 107 / Vermont Route 107

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 75.7 mi 1h 28m
U.S. Route 7 South 4.3 mi 7m
Vermont Route 107 1.7 mi 3m
South Main Street 1.3 mi 2m
River Street 1.2 mi 3m
VT 107 0.3 mi <1m
U.S. Route 2 0.2 mi <1m
Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 75.7 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Main Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 7

1.1 mi · 2 min · River Street
3

Continue on River Street

246 ft · 7 sec · River Street
4

Turn right onto Railroad Street

323 ft · 9 sec · Railroad Street
5

Turn straight onto US 7

4.3 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 7 South
6

Turn right onto US 2

0.2 mi · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
8

Merge onto I 89

76 mi · 1 hr 28 min · I 89
9

Take the exit onto VT 107

0.3 mi · 46 sec · VT 107
Exit 3 Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
10

Turn right onto VT 107

1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107
11

Continue on VT 107

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
12

Turn right onto Cushing Drive

194 ft · 8 sec · Cushing Drive
13

Arrive at destination

Cushing Drive

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this trip is easily manageable in one day. You can depart at your leisure, but an early start will give you more time at your destination. Fuel costs are minimal at around $14, so you likely won't need to worry about finding a gas station midway. The longest stretch without a break is over 75 miles on I-89, so plan for a brief stop before or after that segment if needed. Since it's not an excessively long drive, you have flexibility in pacing yourself.

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 42.6 miles from Milton, VT, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.7 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.6 miles or 54m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethel, 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.

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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 Milton, VT

This is one driving day of about 85.1 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Milton, 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 I 89 for about 75.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.6 mi from Milton, VT · 54m into the drive

Downtown Peru, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, NY

43 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

Peru, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peru, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.6 miles from Milton, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 89 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.7 miles.

Arriving in Bethel, VT

The final approach into Bethel, 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 Bethel, VT.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

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...

13 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 82.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.70 one way

$27.40 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $15.07 $30.15
premium $4.86 $16.30 $32.59
diesel $5.61 $18.79 $37.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.5 0 $8.94 $4.08
Efficient EV 21.3 0 $7.45 $3.40
EV Truck/SUV 34 0 $11.91 $5.45

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Milton, VT

Morning in Milton on Wednesday

Local time

6:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bethel, VT

Morning in Bethel on Wednesday

Local time

6:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Peru, NY

43 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

7 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 47m 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 Bethel, VT covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, U.S. Route 7 South, Vermont Route 107. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.6 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 $13.70 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 Bethel, VT is easy. At 1h 47m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 7 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point.
The route from Milton, VT to Bethel, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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