How far is Chelsea, VT from Milton, VT?
The driving distance from Chelsea, VT to Milton, VT is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelsea and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea and Milton.
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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
3 mi · 6 min · East Road
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Continue on Middle Road
3 mi · 6 min · Middle Road
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Continue on River Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
774 ft · 22 sec · 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 Milton.
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 Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelsea to Milton?
The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Chelsea and 33.8 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Chelsea and Rain Showers near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Milton. Straight-line distance: 55.59 mi (89.47 km).
#1 Chelsea
Town in Vermont, US
| Population | 1,294 |
| Coordinates | 43.9897900, -72.4476000 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,907 |
| Coordinates | 44.6397700, -73.1104100 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.33 | $28.67 |
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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