Origin
Chelsea, VT
Late night in Chelsea on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chelsea, VT to Montpelier, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chelsea, VT
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Montpelier, VT
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Trip Overview
Chelsea, VT to Montpelier, VT is 23.7 miles and takes about 42 minutes via I 89 and Vermont Route 110, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont, moving you from one Northeast destination to another. The drive offers a mixed experience, blending highway speeds with more local road travel. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal segment for a day trip or an easy connection between points in the Green Mountain State. Plan for this segment to be a straightforward, efficient journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 110 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Chelsea Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 14 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Williamstown Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 63 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Falls Bridge Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea, VT and Montpelier, VT.
1
Start on VT 110
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 110
2
Turn left onto Williamstown Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Williamstown Road
3
Continue on Chelsea Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Chelsea Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto VT 14
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 14
5
Turn left onto Falls Bridge Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Falls Bridge Road
6
Continue on West Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Miller Road
166 ft
·
10 sec
·
Miller Road
8
Turn left onto VT 63
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 63
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
10
Merge onto I 89
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 89
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier
12
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto VT 12; US 2 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
VT 12; US 2 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 10 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
At end of road, turn right onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
Navigation decision point
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Miller Road
At end of road, turn right onto Miller Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
VT 63 / Vermont Route 63
Turn left onto VT 63 / Vermont Route 63
Navigation decision point
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 8
Toward US 2: Montpelier
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.82 one way
$7.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Montpelier, VT
Late night in Montpelier on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with about 60% of the journey on highways, primarily I 89. You'll encounter a stretch of 5.7 miles on I 89, offering a chance for consistent speed. The route then transitions to roads like Vermont Route 110 and Chelsea Road, likely presenting a change in pace and scenery. Expect the road character to evolve from a more open highway feel to potentially more winding or community-oriented sections as you approach Montpelier. It's not a monotonous drive, but rather a blend of efficient travel and local exploration.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 10 miles in near VT 14 / Vermont Route 14.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (Miller Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (VT 63 / Vermont Route 63): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Chelsea, VT to Montpelier, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
Burlington
16.1 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on I 89. 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: at 10 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (Miller Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (VT 63 / Vermont Route 63): 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 Montpelier, 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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