How far is Wells, VT from Milton, VT?
The driving distance from Wells, VT to Milton, VT is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wells and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells and Milton.
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Start on Vermont Route 30
7.8 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 30
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Turn left onto Furnace Street
1341 ft · 48 sec · Furnace Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
135 m · 17 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Beaman Street
1686 ft · 53 sec · Beaman Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 30 North
22.8 mi · 38 min · Vermont Route 30 North
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Continue on South Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South 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 South Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
36 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1266 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Merge slight right onto North Pleasant Street
10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street
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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
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Shelburne Road
6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 89
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
2161 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
1228 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 2
147 m · 18 sec · U.S. Route 2
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7
4.3 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 7
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Turn straight onto Railroad Street
99 m · 10 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto River Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells and Milton.
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 North
Continue on Vermont Route 30 North
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 Wells and Mostly Sunny near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wells to Milton?
The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 Wells and 47 miles from Milton.
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 9.7 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.14 one way or $26.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wells and Mostly Sunny near Milton.
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 Wells and Milton. Straight-line distance: 84.59 mi (136.14 km).
#1 Wells
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 43.4172900, -73.2042700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,907 |
| Coordinates | 44.6397700, -73.1104100 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 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 20m |
| 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 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.84 | $29.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.97 | $39.94 |
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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