Origin
Winooski, VT
Evening in Winooski on Friday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winooski, VT to Chelsea, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winooski, VT
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Chelsea, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Winooski, VT to Chelsea, VT covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Vermont Route 110, Chelsea Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.4 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 27m highway drive covering 61.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Vermont Route 110. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.4 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 110. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2; US 7 / Main 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 1h 27m drive. You will face about 10 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 (US 2; US 7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 2; US 7 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 2; US 7 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Spring Street
Turn right onto East Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 89
Navigation decision point
Toward I 89
6
44.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
4
46.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Miller Road
Turn right onto Miller Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Winooski, VT to Chelsea, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Barre along the way.
Barre
44.5 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 43.4 mi | 50m |
| Vermont Route 110 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Chelsea Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 14 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 63 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Williamstown Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Falls Bridge Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 43.4 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winooski, VT and Chelsea, VT.
1
Start on East Allen Street
182 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Allen Street
2
Turn right onto US 2; US 7
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto East Spring Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn slight left onto VT 15
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Allen Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 89
6
Merge onto I 89
43 mi
·
50 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
8
Continue on VT 63
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 63
9
Turn right onto Miller Road
166 ft
·
10 sec
·
Miller Road
10
Turn left onto West Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Road
11
Continue on Falls Bridge Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Falls Bridge Road
12
Turn right onto VT 14
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 14
13
Turn left onto Chelsea Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Chelsea Road
14
Continue on Williamstown Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Williamstown Road
15
Turn right onto VT 110
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 110
16
Arrive at destination
VT 110
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.6 mi from Winooski, VT · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Winooski, 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
$9.84 one way
$19.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Evening in Chelsea on Friday
Local time
7:25 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
4 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 27m 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 Winooski, VT to Chelsea, VT covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 110, Chelsea Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.6 miles from Winooski, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.84 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 1h 27m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2; US 7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Winooski, VT to Chelsea, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Barre along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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