How far is Bolton, VT from Colchester, VT?
The driving distance from Bolton, VT to Colchester, VT is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolton and Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolton and Colchester.
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Start on Theodore Roosevelt Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Theodore Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
5.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117
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Continue on River Road
2 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 289
4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Colchester Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Road
30 m · 3 sec · East Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolton and Colchester.
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.
East Main Street
Continue on East Main Street
5.45 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Bolton and Sunny near Colchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolton to Colchester?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Bolton and 10.3 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Bolton and Sunny near Colchester.
Stop Ideas Near Williston
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 Williston.
Essex Junction station
Waterbury
Port Kent station
Westport station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolton and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 17.7 mi (28.49 km).
#1 Bolton
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 1,188 |
| Coordinates | 44.3728300, -72.8806800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
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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