The drive from Milton, VT to Orleans County, VT covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 100C, Vermont Route 15, Vermont Route 58 East for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18 miles on Vermont Route 100C.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29 miles from Milton, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 58.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 34m highway drive covering 58.1 miles, with most of the trip on Vermont Route 100C and Vermont Route 15. The longest continuous stretch is about 18 miles on Vermont Route 100C.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 100C is the longest continuous segment at about 18 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 100C and Vermont Route 15. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near VT 128 / Vermont Route 128.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (VT 128 / Vermont Route 128): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.3 mi into trip|~10m in|VT 128 / Vermont Route 128
At end of road, turn left onto VT 128 / Vermont Route 128
Navigation decision point
4
13.2 mi into trip|~22m in|VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Navigation decision point
4
16.5 mi into trip|~28m in|VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Enter roundabout onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
51.9 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
At end of road, turn left onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
Navigation decision point
4
55.4 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|US 5 / U.S. Route 5
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / U.S. Route 5
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vermont Route 100C
18 mi
28m
Vermont Route 15
11.4 mi
19m
Vermont Route 58 East
8.3 mi
12m
Main Street
4.9 mi
7m
Vermont Route 14
3.6 mi
6m
Westford Road
3 mi
5m
U.S. Route 5
2.6 mi
3m
Vermont Route 104
2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 100C
— 18 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Orleans County, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Continue on Westford Road
3.0 mi·5 min·Westford Road
3
Continue on Westford-Milton Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Westford-Milton Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto VT 128
0.8 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 128
5
Continue on VT 128
0.5 mi·57 sec·Browns River Road
6
Turn right onto Ramsey Road
0.1 mi·26 sec·Ramsey Road
7
Turn straight onto VT 104
4.5 mi·6 min·Main Street
8
Continue on VT 104
2.0 mi·2 min·Vermont Route 104
9
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15
1.0 mi·2 min·Vermont Route 15
10
Continue on VT 15
2.3 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 15
11
Enter roundabout onto VT 15
109 ft·2 sec·Vermont Route 15
12
Continue on VT 15
8.1 mi·13 min·Vermont Route 15
13
Continue on VT 15
0.8 mi·1 min·Lower Main Street West
14
Turn left onto VT 100C
18 mi·28 min·Vermont Route 100C
15
Turn right onto VT 58
8.3 mi·12 min·Vermont Route 58 East
16
At end of road, turn left onto VT 14
3.6 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 14
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
2.6 mi·3 min·U.S. Route 5
18
Arrive at destination
US 5
Trip Plan
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 29 miles from Milton, VT, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18 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 13 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29 miles or 49m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orleans County, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Milton, VT
This is one driving day of about 58.1 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Milton, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 100C for about 18 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Milton, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orleans County, VT
The final approach into Orleans County, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.35 one way
$18.71 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$10.29
$20.58
premium
$4.86
$11.13
$22.25
diesel
$5.61
$12.83
$25.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Albany, Vermont
Other
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Orleans, Vermont
Blink
1 DCFC
Other: 1
Blink: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.4
0
$6.10
$2.79
Efficient EV
14.5
0
$5.08
$2.32
EV Truck/SUV
23.2
0
$8.13
$3.72
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Milton, VT
Late night
in Milton on Friday
Local time
3:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Orleans County, VT
Late night
in Orleans County on Friday
Local time
3:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Johnson, VT
29 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
3 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 34m 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 Orleans County, VT covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 100C, Vermont Route 15, Vermont Route 58 East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29 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 $9.35 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 1h 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (VT 128 / Vermont Route 128): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Milton, VT to Orleans County, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
