How far is Brandon, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Brandon, VT to Colchester, VT is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
58.55 mi
01h 21m
Flight
51.62 mi
83.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.62 mi
Kilometers
83.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.55 mi
Kilometers
94.23 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Thu, Apr 30, 12:49 PM EDT
Return by in Brandon
Thu, Apr 30, 2:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-04-30T11:27
Arrive Colchester
Thu, Apr 30, 12:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brandon
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
Bristol
VT

Town in the United States

From Brandon
29.2 mi
00h 40m
To Colchester
29.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Street

    685 ft · 23 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  19. 19

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Colchester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Road

    30 m · 3 sec · East Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 24%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 19%
Case Street
6 mi · 10%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 9%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 7%
Saint George Road
3.71 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Grove Street

Continue on Grove Street

10.9 mi · 00h 17m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 40m from Brandon
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Brandon and Light Rain near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Brandon and 29.3 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Brandon and Light Rain near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

30 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

33 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

40 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 51.62 mi (83.07 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population3,705
Coordinates43.7981200, -73.0876100
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Street (-73.087626, 43.798256)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.82 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.33
4.14 gal · 15.64 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.17 $16.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.23 $18.45
Premium $4.86 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $6.00 $12.41 $24.83

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Brandon and Colchester. The current time is 11:27:49.

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.