How far is Chester, VT from Rochester, VT?
The driving distance from Chester, VT to Rochester, VT is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Rochester.
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Start on Grafton Street
22 m · 7 sec · Grafton Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
551 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
755 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Depot Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Depot Street
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Continue on North Street
2920 ft · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 North
10.5 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103 North
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pond Street
1 km · 2 min · Pond Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 North
1.1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 103 North
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100 North
14.1 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 100 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 4
6.2 mi · 9 min · U.S. Route 4
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Turn slight right onto Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
7 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on South Main Street
2670 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Bethel Mountain Road
18 m · 2 sec · Bethel Mountain Road
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Turn slight left onto Park Street
18 m · 3 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester and Rochester.
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.
Vermont Route 100 North
Turn right onto Vermont Route 100 North
14.1 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Chester and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Rochester?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Chester and 27.2 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Chester and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 43.58 mi (70.14 km).
#1 Chester
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,018 |
| Coordinates | 43.2628500, -72.5950900 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,085 |
| Coordinates | 43.8745100, -72.8078800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rochester (-72.80788, 43.87451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.33 | $18.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.51 | $23.03 |
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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