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1h 19m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
4 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, VT
Andrea Davis
Middlebury (village), VT
Matt Barnard
Spanning 50.5 miles across Vermont, this trip from Milton to Middlebury is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel, making this an economical excursion within the Northeast region. The route utilizes a combination of the Ethan Allen Highway, I-89, and Shelburne Road. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, this path offers a reliable connection between these two Vermont communities.
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
25.3 miles from Milton, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between different types of infrastructure. With a highway share of 38%, you will spend a portion of the time on faster roads before moving into local stretches. You will navigate a longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.2 miles while on the Ethan Allen Highway, which provides a consistent rhythm to the start of your journey. As you move from the interstate onto Shelburne Road, the character of the drive shifts, requiring you to adjust to changing traffic patterns. This blend of road types keeps the 50.5-mile drive engaging without feeling like a monotonous interstate grind.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 7 / River Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / River Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 189
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 7 / Shelburne Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Milton, VT to Middlebury (village), VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
Rutland
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 22.2 mi | 31m |
| 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 |
| I 189 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Middlebury (village), VT.
Start on Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
Continue on River Street
Turn right onto Railroad Street
Turn straight onto US 7
Turn right onto US 2
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 89
Take the exit
Merge onto I 189
Turn left onto US 7
Continue on US 7
Continue on US 7
Continue on US 7
Turn right onto Elm Street
Continue on Seymour Street
Turn left onto Middle Seymour Street
Continue on Maple Street
Continue on Maple Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 19-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 50.5-mile distance in one go, as no formal stops are strictly required for a drive of this length. If you prefer to avoid peak traffic, consider checking your navigation app before leaving, as the mix of highway and local roads can be sensitive to congestion. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, even though the $8 estimated cost is modest. A helpful tip is to plan your departure to ensure you reach Middlebury with enough daylight to navigate local village roads comfortably.
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.
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 50.5 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.3 miles or 42m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middlebury (village), VT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Milton, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 50.5 miles and 1h 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 mi from Milton, VT · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
The final approach into Middlebury (village), 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 Middlebury (village), VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.08 one way
$16.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| premium | $4.83 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
962 Ethan Allen Highway
Georgia, VT
4 DCFC
South Burlington - KBTV
South Burlington, VT
4 DCFC
GMP Colchester
Colchester, VT
3 DCFC
Essex Outlet Center
Essex Junction, VT
2 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Milton on Monday
Local time
2:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Middlebury (village) on Monday
Local time
2:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Rain Showers
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
25 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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