Origin
Montpelier, VT
Afternoon in Montpelier on Thursday
Local time
12:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montpelier, VT to Chelsea, VT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montpelier, VT
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Chelsea, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Montpelier, VT to Chelsea, VT covers 24.7 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Memorial Drive, VT 63 East, Route 63 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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 44m drive with frequent turns across 24.7 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.
Memorial Drive 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 Montpelier, VT to Chelsea, VT is easy. At 44m 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 Montpelier, VT to Chelsea, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Drive | — | — |
| VT 63 East | — | — |
| Route 63 | — | — |
| Miller Road | — | — |
| West Road | — | — |
| Falls Bridge Road | — | — |
| Route 14 | — | — |
| Chelsea Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Memorial Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, VT and Chelsea, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
3
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge slight left
6.2 mi
·
7 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
6
Continue on Vermont Route 63
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 63
7
Turn right onto Miller Road
167 ft
·
11 sec
·
Miller Road
8
Turn left onto West Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Road
9
Continue on Falls Bridge Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Falls Bridge Road
10
Turn right onto Vermont Route 14
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 14
11
Turn left onto Chelsea Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Chelsea Road
12
Continue on Williamstown Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Williamstown Road
13
Turn right onto Vermont Route 110
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 110
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.98 one way
$7.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
12:21 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
44m 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 Montpelier, VT to Chelsea, VT covers 24.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Memorial Drive, VT 63 East, Route 63. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Montpelier, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.98 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 Montpelier, VT to Chelsea, VT is easy. At 44m 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 Montpelier, VT to Chelsea, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Montpelier, VT to Chelsea, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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