Milton, VT to Wells, VT is 94.6 miles and takes about 2h 34m via Vermont Route 30 and I 89, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mix of driving experiences, from highway cruising to surface road travel, making it a straightforward, single-day adventure. It's a practical route for getting between these two locations without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.3 miles from Milton, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,821 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,231
Quietest
2 AM
~75 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
24.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 75 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Wells, VT.
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Start on Main Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Main Street
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At end of road, turn left onto US 7
1.1 mi·2 min·River Street
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Continue on River Street
246 ft·7 sec·River Street
4
Turn right onto Railroad Street
323 ft·9 sec·Railroad Street
5
Turn straight onto US 7
4.3 mi·7 min·U.S. Route 7 South
6
Turn right onto US 2
0.2 mi·23 sec·U.S. Route 2
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
8
Merge onto I 89
10 mi·12 min·I 89
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
10
Merge onto I 189
1.2 mi·1 min·I 189
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 7
6.8 mi·13 min·Shelburne Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on US 7
12 mi·19 min·Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on US 7
3.1 mi·4 min·U.S. Route 7
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Continue on US 7
10 mi·13 min·Ethan Allen Highway
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Turn right onto VT 30
0.2 mi·44 sec·Main Street
16
Enter roundabout onto VT 30; VT 125
68 ft·2 sec·Main Street
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Continue on VT 30; VT 125
1.6 mi·3 min·Main Street
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Continue on VT 30
6.3 mi·10 min·Vermont Route 30
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Continue on VT 30
4.9 mi·8 min·North Main Street
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Continue on VT 30
23 mi·38 min·Vermont Route 30
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Continue on VT 30
0.3 mi·55 sec·Beaman Street
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Continue on VT 30
444 ft·22 sec·Grove Street
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Turn left onto VT 30
0.3 mi·49 sec·Furnace Street
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Turn right onto VT 30
259 ft·4 sec·Lake Road
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Continue on VT 30
7.8 mi·13 min·Vermont Route 30
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Arrive at destination
VT 30
Trip Plan
For this 2.5-hour drive, leaving anytime after breakfast should give you plenty of daylight to reach Wells. Since it's a relatively short trip with only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto Vermont Route 30, as services might be less frequent than on the interstate. The estimated fuel cost is around $16, so plan accordingly. Make sure to check your route before you depart, especially for any potential construction or delays on Vermont Route 30.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 47.3 miles from Milton, VT, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 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 21 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.3 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wells, 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 94.6 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Milton, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 30 for about 36.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 50.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 7 / River Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / River Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.5 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
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16.7 mi into trip|~25m in|I 189
Merge onto I 189
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
17.9 mi into trip|~27m in|US 7 / Shelburne Road
Turn left onto US 7 / Shelburne Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
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50.5 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|VT 30; VT 125 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 30; VT 125 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.36 one way
$32.72 round trip
$4.39/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.90
$18.25
$36.49
premium
$5.27
$19.63
$39.26
diesel
$6.28
$23.37
$46.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.4
0
$9.93
$4.54
Efficient EV
23.7
0
$8.28
$3.78
EV Truck/SUV
37.8
0
$13.24
$6.05
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Sep 27, 2026
Origin
Milton, VT
Night
in Milton on Saturday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
N 6 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Wells, VT
Night
in Wells on Saturday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Light Rain Likely
NE 12 mph67% chanceLive forecast
37°F
New Haven, VT
47 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 34m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 59% of your time on highways, meaning 59.7 miles of the 94.6-mile trip will be on faster roads like I 89. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 36.9 miles on Vermont Route 30. This suggests a considerable portion of your drive will be on this scenic, two-lane highway before you transition to the interstate. Be ready for a shift in pace as you move between these different road types.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.9 mi on Vermont Route 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 7 / River Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 34m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
547 ft184 ft
Total Climb
705 ft
Total Descent
499 ft
Highest Point
547 ft
~87.8 mi in
Elevation Range
362 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Milton, VT to Wells, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
The longest stretch is about 36.9 miles on Vermont Route 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wells, VT before heading back.
