Origin
Milton, VT
Morning in Milton on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, VT to Essex Junction, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Essex Junction, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Milton and Essex Junction, Vermont, you are looking at a brief 11.6-mile trip. Expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip or a straightforward commute. You won't need to worry about overnight logistics, as the entire journey is easily completed in under half an hour. Budgeting is equally simple, with fuel costs expected to hover around just $2 for the duration. Both origin and destination are situated in the Northeast, ensuring a consistent regional experience throughout your drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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
Forget the monotony of interstate travel; this route is entirely local, with a 0% highway share. You will navigate a turn-heavy path that keeps you engaged, primarily utilizing Middle Road, East Road, and Colchester Road. The driving experience is fragmented rather than open, with the longest uninterrupted stretch lasting only 3 miles along Middle Road. Because the route relies exclusively on local roads, you should prepare for a series of turns that demand your full attention rather than a high-speed cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Middle Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 7 / River Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Milton, VT to Essex Junction, VT is easy. At 24m with 0% 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 7.3 miles (VT 2A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (VT 15 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 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
7.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
VT 2A / Main Street
Turn left onto VT 2A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
VT 15 / Main Street
Turn sharp left onto VT 15 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| East Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Colchester Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Middle Road
— 3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Essex Junction, 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
·
6 sec
·
River Street
4
Continue on Middle Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Middle Road
5
Continue on East Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Road
6
Turn left onto VT 2A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on VT 2A
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Colchester Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on VT 2A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
9
Turn sharp left onto VT 15
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
VT 15
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.87 one way
$3.73 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Essex Junction, VT
Morning in Essex Junction on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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 Essex Junction, VT covers 11.6 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Middle Road, East Road, Colchester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 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 $1.87 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 Essex Junction, VT is easy. At 24m with 0% 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 7.3 miles (VT 2A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (VT 15 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Milton, VT to Essex Junction, 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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