Origin
St Johnsbury, VT
Morning in St Johnsbury on Thursday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St Johnsbury, VT to Chelsea, VT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
54.1 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
St Johnsbury, VT
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Chelsea, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from St Johnsbury, VT to Chelsea, VT covers 54.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Railroad Street, VT 25, Waits River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 54.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m 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 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 54.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Railroad Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from St Johnsbury, VT to Chelsea, VT is easy. At 1h 21m 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 St Johnsbury, VT to Chelsea, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Street | — | — |
| VT 25 | — | — |
| Waits River Road | — | — |
| Chelsea Road | — | — |
| Goose Green Road | — | — |
| Route 113 | — | — |
| Route 110 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Railroad Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury, VT and Chelsea, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
89 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
4
Merge slight left
31 mi
·
35 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
VT 25: Bradford, Barre
6
Turn right onto Waits River Road
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Waits River Road
7
Turn left onto Chelsea Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Chelsea Road
8
Continue on Goose Green Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Goose Green Road
9
Turn left onto Chelsea Road
5.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Chelsea Road
10
Continue on Goose Green Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Goose Green Road
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 113
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 113
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 110
413 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vermont Route 110
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from St Johnsbury, VT · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from St Johnsbury, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chelsea, VT
The final approach into Chelsea, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.71 one way
$17.42 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.36 | $20.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Chelsea on Thursday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Bradford, VT
27 mi in
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
1h 21m 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 St Johnsbury, VT to Chelsea, VT covers 54.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Railroad Street, VT 25, Waits River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 miles from St Johnsbury, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.71 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 St Johnsbury, VT to Chelsea, VT is easy. At 1h 21m 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 St Johnsbury, VT to Chelsea, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from St Johnsbury, VT to Chelsea, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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