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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.57 mi
01h 25m
Flight
55.59 mi
89.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.59 mi
Kilometers
89.47 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.57 mi
Kilometers
108.74 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Chelsea
Thu, Apr 16, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chelsea
2026-04-16T00:08
Arrive Milton
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Waterbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Chelsea
33.7 mi
00h 42m
To Milton
33.8 mi
00h 42m

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
67°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 110

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 110

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Williamstown Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Chelsea Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 14

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Falls Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · West Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Miller Road

    51 m · 11 sec · Miller Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 63

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 63

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    31.1 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  15. 15

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Colchester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Road

    3 mi · 6 min · East Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Middle Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Middle Road

  21. 21

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
31.3 mi · 46%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 110
4.29 mi · 6%
Chelsea Road
3.9 mi · 6%
Middle Road
3 mi · 4%
East Road
2.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 42m from Chelsea
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Waterbury

US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

33 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Milton. Straight-line distance: 55.59 mi (89.47 km).

Chelsea

#1 Chelsea

Town in Vermont, US

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

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: VT 110 (-72.447574, 43.989788)
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.03 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
4.78 gal · 18.06 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chelsea and Milton. The current time is 00:08:14.

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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.