How far is Chelsea, VT from Colchester, VT?
The driving distance from Chelsea, VT to Colchester, VT is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea and Colchester.
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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
31.1 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
1914 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117
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Continue on River Road
2 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 289
4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Colchester Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Road
30 m · 3 sec · East Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelsea and Colchester.
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.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
31.1 mi · 00h 36m
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 Rain Showers near Colchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelsea to Colchester?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Chelsea and 30.2 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Duxbury
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duxbury.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 51.64 mi (83.1 km).
#1 Chelsea
Town in Vermont, US
| Population | 1,294 |
| Coordinates | 43.9897900, -72.4476000 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.77 | $25.55 |
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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