How far is Brattleboro, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Colchester, VT is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.29 mi
02h 27m
Flight
120.63 mi
194.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.63 mi
Kilometers
194.14 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.29 mi
Kilometers
248.3 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Thu, Apr 30, 11:51 PM EDT
Return by in Brattleboro
Fri, May 1, 2:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brattleboro
2026-04-30T21:23
Arrive Colchester
Thu, Apr 30, 11:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brattleboro
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
Sharon
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Brattleboro
76.5 mi
01h 13m
To Colchester
77.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Thursday

Rain then Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
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 Brattleboro and Colchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    16 m · 4 sec · Canal Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    154 m · 24 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elliot Street

    642 ft · 20 sec · Elliot Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Church Street

    109 m · 16 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Green Street

    1459 ft · 1 min · Green Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Western Avenue

    3208 ft · 2 min · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2782 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  16. 16

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Colchester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Road

    30 m · 3 sec · East Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
77.9 mi · 50%
Western Avenue
61.8 mi · 40%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 3%
River Road
2.86 mi · 2%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

77.6 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
120.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
01h 13m from Brattleboro
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain then Rain Showers leaving Brattleboro 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 Brattleboro to Colchester?

The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Brattleboro and 77.8 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain then Rain Showers around Brattleboro and Light Rain near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

23 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

47 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brattleboro and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 120.63 mi (194.14 km).

Brattleboro

#1 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.557897, 42.850732)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.61 L · about $21.46
Round trip
$42.92
10.88 gal · 41.22 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.46 $42.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.25 $48.49
Premium $4.86 $26.43 $52.86
Diesel $6.00 $32.62 $65.25

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Brattleboro and Colchester. The current time is 21:23:53.

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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.