Origin
Barre, VT
Afternoon in Barre on Thursday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Chelsea, VT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Chelsea, VT
Nacho Gomez
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the heart of Vermont, the 16.9-mile journey from Barre to Chelsea is a straightforward local drive. Expect to spend about 35 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Prospect Street, South Main Street, and South Barre Road. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for a short Vermont getaway. Because the trip is entirely local, you won't need to worry about complex logistics or long-distance planning. It serves as a practical, low-stress connection between these two Northeast towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This 16.9-mile stretch is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. You will find that 0% of this route takes place on highways, meaning you should prepare for a consistent rhythm of local roads. The entire path demands your full attention as you transition between residential and rural stretches. Since there are no long, uninterrupted segments, the driving experience is characterized by constant movement rather than a monotonous cruise. You will feel the true pace of the region as you navigate the winding turns inherent to these specific Vermont corridors.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 110 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near Prospect Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (VT 14 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (Chelsea Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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VT 14 / South Main Street
Turn right onto VT 14 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Chelsea Road
Turn left onto Chelsea Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
VT 110 / Vermont Route 110
Turn right onto VT 110 / Vermont Route 110
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 110 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Chelsea Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 14 | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| South Barre Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Williamstown Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 110
— 4.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Chelsea, VT.
1
Start on this road
172 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn right onto VT 14
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on VT 14
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Barre Road
5
Continue on VT 14
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 14
6
Turn left onto Chelsea Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Chelsea Road
7
Continue on Williamstown Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Williamstown Road
8
Turn right onto VT 110
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 110
9
Arrive at destination
VT 110
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Chelsea, VT
Afternoon in Chelsea on Thursday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 Barre, VT to Chelsea, VT covers 16.9 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 110, Chelsea Road, Vermont Route 14. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Barre, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 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 35m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (VT 14 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (Chelsea Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Barre, VT to Chelsea, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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