Origin
Milton, VT
Late night in Milton on Wednesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, VT to Rochester, VT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
78.4 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
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6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Milton, VT to Rochester, VT covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Street, Railroad Street, Route 7 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.62 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.2 miles from Milton, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 78.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Milton, VT to Rochester, VT is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Milton, VT to Rochester, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Railroad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 7 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| VT 100 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 100 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 100 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
River Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Rochester, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
3
Continue on River Street
246 ft
·
7 sec
·
River Street
4
Turn right onto Railroad Street
325 ft
·
9 sec
·
Railroad Street
5
Turn straight onto U.S. Route 7 South
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 7 South
6
Turn right onto U.S. Route 2
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
40 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
10
Turn right onto Vermont Route 100
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
154 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on U.S. Route 2
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
14
Turn right onto Vermont Route 100
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Vermont Route 100
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100 South
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Vermont Route 100 South
16
Continue on Main Street
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on Vermont Route 100
21 mi
·
34 min
·
Vermont Route 100
18
Continue on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Turn left onto Bethel Mountain Road
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bethel Mountain Road
20
Turn slight left onto Park Street
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
Park Street
21
Arrive at your destination
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 39.2 miles from Milton, VT, or about 59m into the drive.
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 78.4 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.2 miles or 59m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rochester, 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 78.4 miles and 1h 57m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.2 mi from Milton, VT · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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
Arriving in Rochester, VT
The final approach into Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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
$12.62 one way
$25.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
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: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Rochester, VT
Late night in Rochester on Wednesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Peru, NY
39 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
1h 57m 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 Rochester, VT covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Street, Railroad Street, Route 7 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.2 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 $12.62 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 Rochester, VT is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Milton, VT to Rochester, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Milton, VT to Rochester, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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