How far is Chelsea, VT from Orange, VT?
The driving distance from Chelsea, VT to Orange, VT is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Orange County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea and Orange.
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Start on Vermont Route 110
4.7 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 110
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Turn slight left onto Poor Farm Road
3.9 mi · 15 min · Poor Farm Road
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Continue on Macdonald Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Macdonald Road
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Turn straight onto Carrier Road
91 m · 13 sec · Carrier Road
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Continue on Firehouse Lane
1978 ft · 2 min · Firehouse Lane
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 110
1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 110
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Turn right onto Tucker Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Tucker Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto William Scott Memorial Highway
2767 ft · 47 sec · William Scott Memorial Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · William Scott Memorial Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelsea and Orange.
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.
Vermont Route 110
Start on Vermont Route 110
4.66 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Chelsea and Partly Sunny near Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelsea to Orange?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Chelsea and 7.2 miles from Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chelsea and Partly Sunny near Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Montpelier station
Randolph station
Waterbury
White River Junction
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Orange. Straight-line distance: 11.18 mi (18 km).
#1 Chelsea
Town in Vermont, US
| Population | 1,294 |
| Coordinates | 43.9897900, -72.4476000 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,116 |
| Coordinates | 44.1484000, -72.4026000 |
| Altitude | 457 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange (-72.4026, 44.1484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
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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