How far is Chelsea, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Chelsea, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.55 mi
02h 01m
Flight
78.88 mi
126.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.88 mi
Kilometers
126.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.55 mi
Kilometers
150.56 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 AM EDT
Return by in Chelsea
Thu, Apr 16, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chelsea
2026-04-16T00:09
Arrive Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chelsea
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Windsor
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA

From Chelsea
46.8 mi
01h 00m
To Brattleboro
46.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 110

    13.3 mi · 22 min · Vermont Route 110

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 14

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 14

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 132

    765 ft · 27 sec · Route 132

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1171 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington

    2705 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
60.6 mi · 65%
Vermont Route 110
13.3 mi · 14%
Route 132
12.7 mi · 14%
Vermont Route 14
4.91 mi · 5%
Western Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
VT 9 West
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

60.4 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 00m from Chelsea
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Chelsea and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Chelsea and 46.8 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.02 one way or $26.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Chelsea and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Windsor, 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 Windsor.

RAIL

Windsor station

26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

12 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

28 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 78.88 mi (126.95 km).

Chelsea

#1 Chelsea

Town in Vermont, US

Population1,294
Coordinates43.9897900, -72.4476000
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Chelsea (-72.4476, 43.98979)
End: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.5 L · about $13.02
Round trip
$26.04
6.6 gal · 25 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.02 $26.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.71 $29.42
Premium $4.86 $16.03 $32.06
Diesel $6.00 $19.79 $39.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chelsea and Brattleboro. The current time is 00:09:15.

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.