Origin
Milton, VT
Night in Milton on Sunday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, VT to Chittenden, VT
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
80.6 mi
130 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, VT
Andrea Davis
Chittenden, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
Spanning 80.6 miles through the heart of Vermont, this trip from Milton to Chittenden is an ideal one-day excursion. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 10 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable drive that doesn't require an overnight stay. With fuel costs estimated at just $13, it is an economical way to traverse the Northeast region. The journey utilizes a combination of I-89, US 7, and the Ethan Allen Highway to connect these two points. Whether you are heading out for a quick change of scenery or a specific destination, this route offers a straightforward path between the two towns.
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
40.3 miles from Milton, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed-road experience, balancing efficiency with local travel. Roughly 57% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a blend of quick transit and slower, more deliberate segments. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.8 miles while traveling along US 7, which helps maintain steady progress. As you transition between the interstate and the Ethan Allen Highway, the rhythm of the road shifts, requiring you to adapt to changing speed limits and traffic patterns. It is a practical drive that keeps you moving while offering enough variety to keep the journey from feeling monotonous.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 10m drive. You will face about 14 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 7 / River Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / River Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
5
16.7 mi into trip
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~25m in
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I 189
Merge onto I 189
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
17.9 mi into trip
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~27m in
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US 7 / Shelburne Road
Turn left onto US 7 / Shelburne Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
50.3 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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US 7
Enter roundabout onto US 7 toward VT 125
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward VT 125
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Milton, VT to Chittenden, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
Rutland
16.5 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | 26.8 mi | 45m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 22.5 mi | 32m |
| I 89 | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| U.S. Route 7 South | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Sangamon Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| I 189 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 26.8 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Chittenden, 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
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 89
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
10
Merge onto I 189
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 189
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 7
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on US 7
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
13
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 7
14
Continue on US 7
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
15
Enter roundabout onto US 7
348 ft
·
16 sec
·
US 7
Toward VT 125
16
Continue on US 7
27 mi
·
44 min
·
US 7
Toward VT 125
17
Turn left onto Sangamon Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Sangamon Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto Chittenden Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Chittenden Road
19
Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
20
Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road
197 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mountain Top Road
21
Turn left onto Holden Road
158 ft
·
8 sec
·
Holden Road
22
Turn right
19 ft
·
1 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best without worrying about a grueling multi-day itinerary. Since there are no designated stops on this 80.6-mile route, consider fueling up in Milton before you head out to ensure you have a full tank for the duration of the trip. Keep a close eye on your navigation when transitioning between I-89 and US 7 to avoid missing your turnoffs. Since the route is efficient, you can easily dedicate your entire day to your destination in Chittenden rather than spending your energy on the road. Enjoy the simplicity of this compact Vermont commute.
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 40.3 miles from Milton, VT, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 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 2h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.3 miles or 1h 4m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chittenden, 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 80.6 miles and 2h 10m.
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 US 7 for about 26.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.3 mi from Milton, VT · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.3 miles from Milton, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chittenden, VT
The final approach into Chittenden, 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 Chittenden, 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
$12.90 one way
$25.80 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $14.14 | $28.29 |
| premium | $4.83 | $15.32 | $30.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.91 | $35.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.05 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.28 | $5.16 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Chittenden, VT
Night in Chittenden on Sunday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
40 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
2h 10m 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 Chittenden, VT covers 80.6 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 7, Ethan Allen Highway, I 89. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.3 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 $12.90 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 2h 10m drive. You will face about 14 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Milton, VT to Chittenden, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
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