How far is Chelsea, VT from Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Chelsea, VT to Burlington, VT is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelsea and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea and Burlington.
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Start on Vermont Route 110
4.3 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 110
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Turn left onto Williamstown Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road
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Continue on Chelsea Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 14
2.4 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14
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Turn left onto Falls Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road
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Continue on West Road
3091 ft · 1 min · West Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Miller Road
51 m · 11 sec · Miller Road
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 63
1.8 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 63
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
41.6 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington
1203 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto Williston Road
1988 ft · 53 sec · Williston Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelsea and Burlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
41.6 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Chelsea and Showers And Thunderstorms near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelsea to Burlington?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Chelsea and 30 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Chelsea and Showers And Thunderstorms near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middlesex.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 50.6 mi (81.43 km).
#1 Chelsea
Town in Vermont, US
| Population | 1,294 |
| Coordinates | 43.9897900, -72.4476000 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.40 | $18.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.65 | $25.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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