How far is Barton, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Barton, VT to Colchester, VT is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
68.74 mi
01h 53m
Flight
49.8 mi
80.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.8 mi
Kilometers
80.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.74 mi
Kilometers
110.62 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Thu, Apr 16, 1:08 PM EDT
Return by in Barton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barton
2026-04-16T11:14
Arrive Colchester
Thu, Apr 16, 1:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barton
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
Johnson
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Barton
34.3 mi
00h 56m
To Colchester
34.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barton and Colchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barton and Colchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Barton Orleans Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Barton Orleans Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 5

    2698 ft · 59 sec · U.S. Route 5

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 58 East

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 58 East

  5. 5

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 58 West

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 100

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 100C

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 100C

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower Main Street East

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street East

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Ramsey Road

    596 ft · 31 sec · Ramsey Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Browns River Road

    2803 ft · 56 sec · Browns River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 128

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 128

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Westford-Milton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Westford-Milton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Westford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Westford Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Road

    4.4 mi · 9 min · East Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Farnsworth Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farnsworth Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barton and Colchester.

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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 100
13.4 mi · 20%
Vermont Route 58 West
8.31 mi · 12%
Vermont Route 15 West
8.13 mi · 12%
East Road
6.52 mi · 9%
Main Street
5.13 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 100C
4.59 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 100

Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

13.4 mi · 00h 20m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 56m from Barton
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Barton and Rain Showers near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barton to Colchester?

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Barton and 34.4 miles from Colchester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Barton and Rain Showers near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

38 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Montpelier station

42 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barton and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 49.8 mi (80.15 km).

Barton

#1 Barton

Town in Vermont

Population2,455
Coordinates44.7481000, -72.1762100
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Barton (-72.17621, 44.7481)
End: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.18 L · about $9.59
Round trip
$19.17
4.86 gal · 18.36 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.59 $19.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.83 $21.66
Premium $4.86 $11.80 $23.61
Diesel $6.00 $14.57 $29.15

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 Barton and Colchester. The current time is 11:14:46.

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.