Trip from Chelsea, VT to Montpelier, VT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

36m

Distance

23.7 mi

38 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 33m ★

6 AM

0h 37m

8 AM

0h 43m

10 AM

0h 39m

12 PM

0h 38m

3 PM

0h 39m

5 PM

0h 42m

8 PM

0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chelsea, VT to Montpelier, VT covers 23.7 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Route 110, Williamstown Road, Chelsea Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.82 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 23.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Route 110 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Chelsea, VT to Montpelier, VT is easy. At 36m 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 Chelsea, VT to Montpelier, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Route 110	—	—
Williamstown Road	—	—
Chelsea Road	—	—
Route 14	—	—
Falls Bridge Road	—	—
West Road	—	—
Miller Road	—	—
Route 63	—	—

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Longest stretch: Route 110 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea, VT and Montpelier, VT.

1

Start on Vermont Route 110

4.3 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 110

2

Turn left onto Williamstown Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road

3

Continue on Chelsea Road

3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road

4

At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 14

2.4 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14

5

Turn left onto Falls Bridge Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road

6

Continue on West Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Road

7

At the end of the road, turn right onto Miller Road

167 ft · 11 sec · Miller Road

8

Turn left onto Vermont Route 63

1.8 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 63

9

Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

10

Merge slight left

5.7 mi · 6 min

11

Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 2: Montpelier

12

Continue on Memorial Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

13

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Main Street

14

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.82 one way

$7.63 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$4.20	$8.40
premium	$4.86	$4.54	$9.08
diesel	$5.61	$5.23	$10.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.1	$2.49	$1.14
Efficient EV	5.9	$2.07	$0.95
EV Truck/SUV	9.5	$3.32	$1.52

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Chelsea, VT

Afternoon in Chelsea on Thursday

Local time

1:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montpelier, VT

Afternoon in Montpelier on Thursday

Local time

1:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

36m 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 Chelsea, VT to Montpelier, VT covers 23.7 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Route 110, Williamstown Road, Chelsea Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Chelsea, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.82 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 Chelsea, VT to Montpelier, VT is easy. At 36m 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 Chelsea, VT to Montpelier, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Chelsea, VT to Montpelier, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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