How far is Barre, VT from Chelsea, VT?

The driving distance from Barre, VT to Chelsea, VT is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.94 mi
00h 34m
Flight
14.57 mi
23.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.57 mi
Kilometers
23.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.94 mi
Kilometers
27.27 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chelsea
Fri, Apr 10, 6:01 PM EDT
Return by in Barre
Fri, Apr 10, 6:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barre
2026-04-10T17:26
Arrive Chelsea
Fri, Apr 10, 6:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Barre
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Williamstown
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Barre
8.5 mi
00h 17m
To Chelsea
8.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barre and Chelsea.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barre and Chelsea.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 8 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Barre Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Barre Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 14

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 14

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Chelsea Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 110

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 110

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 110

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barre and Chelsea.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 110
4.29 mi · 25%
Chelsea Road
3.9 mi · 23%
Vermont Route 14
3.44 mi · 20%
South Barre Road
2.32 mi · 14%
Williamstown Road
1.79 mi · 11%
South Main Street
1.14 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 110

Turn right onto Vermont Route 110

4.29 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamstown
00h 17m from Barre
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Barre and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chelsea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barre to Chelsea?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Barre and 8.5 miles from Chelsea.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Barre and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chelsea.

Stop Ideas Near Williamstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Williamstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamstown.

RAIL

Montpelier station

16 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

24 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

29 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

56 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 14.57 mi (23.45 km).

Barre

#1 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Chelsea

#2 Chelsea

Town in Vermont, US

Population1,294
Coordinates43.9897900, -72.4476000
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Barre (-72.50205, 44.19701)
End: Chelsea (-72.4476, 43.98979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.73
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.37 $4.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.67 $5.35
Premium $4.86 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $6.00 $3.60 $7.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Barre and Chelsea. The current time is 17:26:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.