How far is Winooski, VT from Chelsea, VT?
The driving distance from Winooski, VT to Chelsea, VT is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winooski and Chelsea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winooski and Chelsea.
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Start on East Allen Street
56 m · 9 sec · East Allen Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1260 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Spring Street
2116 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street
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Turn slight left onto East Allen Street
1101 ft · 37 sec · East Allen Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89
871 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
2514 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Vermont Route 63
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 63
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Turn right onto Miller Road
51 m · 11 sec · Miller Road
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Turn left onto West Road
3091 ft · 1 min · West Road
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Continue on Falls Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 14
2.4 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14
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Turn left onto Chelsea Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road
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Continue on Williamstown Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 110
4.3 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 110
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 110
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winooski and Chelsea.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winooski 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 Winooski to Chelsea?
The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 30.5 miles from Winooski and 30.6 miles from Chelsea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Winooski and Rain Showers near Chelsea.
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 Winooski and Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 50.36 mi (81.05 km).
#1 Winooski
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 7,527 |
| Coordinates | 44.4914400, -73.1856800 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chelsea
Town in Vermont, US
| Population | 1,294 |
| Coordinates | 43.9897900, -72.4476000 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chelsea (-72.4476, 43.98979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 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 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.49 | $20.99 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.95 | $25.91 |
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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