Origin
Milton, VT
Morning in Milton on Saturday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, VT to Burlington, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, VT
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Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
This quick 16.8-mile drive from Milton, VT to Burlington, VT takes about 27 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on I-89 and U.S. Route 7 South, with a short stint on Main Street in Burlington. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. The majority of the journey is highway-focused, offering a straightforward connection between these two Northeast locations within Vermont. Given the short distance and duration, you won't need an overnight stay; you can easily complete this trip and enjoy your destination without feeling rushed.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with about 80% of the drive on faster roads like I-89 and U.S. Route 7 South. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9 miles on I-89, allowing for consistent progress. While mostly interstate, the final approach into Burlington will transition to more local road conditions on Main Street. This mix means you get the efficiency of highway driving for most of the trip, with a brief introduction to city navigation as you arrive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 7 South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 7 / River Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 6 key pointsThese 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
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 2 West: Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 9 mi | 10m |
| U.S. Route 7 South | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Williston Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Burlington, 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
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 89
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
10
Turn straight onto US 2
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Williston Road
11
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Burlington, VT
Morning in Burlington on Saturday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27m 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 Burlington, VT covers 16.8 miles and takes about 27m 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, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 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 $2.70 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.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Burlington, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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