Trip from Williston, VT to Chelsea, VT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

51.4 mi

83 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 11m ★

6 AM

1h 17m

8 AM

1h 29m

10 AM

1h 21m

12 PM

1h 20m

3 PM

1h 21m

5 PM

1h 28m

8 PM

1h 13m

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 Williston, VT to Chelsea, VT covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Williston Road, West Main Street, VT 63 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m 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 16m drive with frequent turns across 51.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Williston Road 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 Williston, VT to Chelsea, VT is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Williston, VT to Chelsea, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Williston Road	—	—
West Main Street	—	—
VT 63 East	—	—
Route 63	—	—
Miller Road	—	—
West Road	—	—
Falls Bridge Road	—	—
Route 14	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Williston Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Williston Road

20 ft · 7 sec · North Williston Road

2

Continue on Williston Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Williston Road

3

Continue on West Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

4

Take the ramp left

0.1 mi · 16 sec

5

Merge slight left

31 mi · 36 min

6

Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre

0.5 mi · 1 min · VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre

7

Continue on Vermont Route 63

1.8 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 63

8

Turn right onto Miller Road

167 ft · 11 sec · Miller Road

9

Turn left onto West Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Road

10

Continue on Falls Bridge Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road

11

Turn right onto Vermont Route 14

2.4 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14

12

Turn left onto Chelsea Road

3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road

13

Continue on Williamstown Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road

14

Turn right onto Vermont Route 110

4.3 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 110

15

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.7 mi from Williston, VT · 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montpelier, VT

26 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

Bolton, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montpelier, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Williston, 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

$8.27 one way

$16.55 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$9.10	$18.21
premium	$4.86	$9.84	$19.69
diesel	$5.61	$11.35	$22.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.4	$5.40	$2.47
Efficient EV	12.9	$4.50	$2.06
EV Truck/SUV	20.6	$7.20	$3.29

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Williston, VT

Late night in Williston on Thursday

Local time

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chelsea, VT

Late night in Chelsea on Thursday

Local time

4:50 AM

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

11 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

1h 16m 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 Williston, VT to Chelsea, VT covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Williston Road, West Main Street, VT 63 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.7 miles from Williston, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.27 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 Williston, VT to Chelsea, VT is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Williston, VT to Chelsea, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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