Origin
Barre, VT
Late night in Barre on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, VT to Chelsea, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Chelsea, VT
Nacho Gomez
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the heart of Vermont, the 16.9-mile journey from Barre to Chelsea is a straightforward local drive. Expect to spend about 35 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Prospect Street, South Main Street, and South Barre Road. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for a short Vermont getaway. Because the trip is entirely local, you won't need to worry about complex logistics or long-distance planning. It serves as a practical, low-stress connection between these two Northeast towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 110 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Chelsea Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 14 | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| South Barre Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Williamstown Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 110
— 4.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Chelsea, VT.
1
Start on this road
172 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Prospect Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn right onto VT 14
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on VT 14
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Barre Road
5
Continue on VT 14
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 14
6
Turn left onto Chelsea Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Chelsea Road
7
Continue on Williamstown Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Williamstown Road
8
Turn right onto VT 110
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 110
9
Arrive at destination
VT 110
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 14 / South Main Street
Turn right onto VT 14 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Chelsea Road
Turn left onto Chelsea Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
VT 110 / Vermont Route 110
Turn right onto VT 110 / Vermont Route 110
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Chelsea on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
22 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
35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 16.9-mile stretch is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. You will find that 0% of this route takes place on highways, meaning you should prepare for a consistent rhythm of local roads. The entire path demands your full attention as you transition between residential and rural stretches. Since there are no long, uninterrupted segments, the driving experience is characterized by constant movement rather than a monotonous cruise. You will feel the true pace of the region as you navigate the winding turns inherent to these specific Vermont corridors.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Vermont Route 110.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prospect 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 35m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (VT 14 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (Chelsea Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Barre, VT
Full guide →Barre is a city in Central Vermont. It is well known for its granite quarries and is considered the "Granite Capital of the World".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Vermont Route 110. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (VT 14 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (Chelsea Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chelsea, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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