How far is Milton, VT from Wells, VT?
The driving distance from Milton, VT to Wells, VT is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Wells.
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Start on Main Street
774 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on River Street
75 m · 7 sec · River Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
99 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn straight onto U.S. Route 7 South
4.3 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 2
1240 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Take the ramp slight right
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
1473 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1279 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
21 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 30
6.3 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 30
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Continue on North Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 30
22.8 mi · 38 min · Vermont Route 30
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Continue on Beaman Street
1686 ft · 55 sec · Beaman Street
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Continue on Grove Street
135 m · 22 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto Furnace Street
1341 ft · 50 sec · Furnace Street
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Turn right onto Lake Road
79 m · 4 sec · Lake Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 30
7.8 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 30
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 30
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Wells.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Vermont Route 30
Continue on Vermont Route 30
22.8 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Milton and Mostly Sunny near Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Wells?
The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weybridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Milton and 47.3 miles from Wells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milton and Mostly Sunny near Wells.
Stop Ideas Near Weybridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weybridge.
Port Henry station
Westport station
Ticonderoga station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Wells. Straight-line distance: 84.59 mi (136.14 km).
#1 Milton
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,907 |
| Coordinates | 44.6397700, -73.1104100 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wells
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 43.4172900, -73.2042700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells (-73.20427, 43.41729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $13.18 | $26.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.89 | $29.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.23 | $32.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.03 | $40.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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