How far is Milton, VT from Chelsea, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Chelsea, VT is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
73.91 mi
01h 46m
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
73.91 mi
Kilometers
118.94 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chelsea
Thu, Apr 16, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Thu, Apr 16, 5:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-16T01:46
Arrive Chelsea
Thu, Apr 16, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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 Milton
36.9 mi
00h 53m
To Chelsea
37 mi
00h 53m

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 Milton and Chelsea.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Chelsea.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    774 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on River Street

    75 m · 7 sec · River Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    99 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto U.S. Route 7 South

    4.3 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 2

    1240 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    51.2 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre

    2514 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 63

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 63

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Miller Road

    51 m · 11 sec · Miller Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · West Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Falls Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 14

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chelsea Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Williamstown Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 110

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 110

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 110

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Chelsea.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
51.6 mi · 70%
Vermont Route 110
4.29 mi · 6%
U.S. Route 7 South
4.27 mi · 6%
Chelsea Road
3.9 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 14
2.4 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 63
1.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Merge slight left

51.2 mi · 01h 00m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 53m from Milton
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Milton and Rain Showers near Chelsea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milton to Chelsea?

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 36.9 miles from Milton and 37 miles from Chelsea.

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 18.3 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Milton and Rain Showers near Chelsea.

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 Milton and Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 55.59 mi (89.47 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Chelsea

#2 Chelsea

Town in Vermont, US

Population1,294
Coordinates43.9897900, -72.4476000
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Chelsea (-72.4476, 43.98979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.87 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.59
5.22 gal · 19.74 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.30 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.63 $23.27
Premium $4.86 $12.68 $25.36
Diesel $6.00 $15.65 $31.30

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 Milton and Chelsea. The current time is 01:46:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.