How far is Colchester, VT from Bellows Falls, VT?
The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Bellows Falls, VT is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and Bellows Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Bellows Falls.
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Start on East Road
30 m · 9 sec · East Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Colchester Road
1 mi · 2 min · Colchester Road
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 289
4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
2.4 mi · 4 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
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1427 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left
635 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
955 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Rockingham Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Rockingham Street
1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street
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Continue on Rockingham Street
3043 ft · 2 min · Rockingham Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westminster Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and Bellows Falls.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Colchester and Chance Rain Showers near Bellows Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Bellows Falls?
The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Colchester and 64.7 miles from Bellows Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Colchester and Chance Rain Showers near Bellows Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Randolph
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 Randolph.
Randolph station
Montpelier station
White River Junction
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Bellows Falls. Straight-line distance: 103.58 mi (166.69 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellows Falls
Village in Rockingham, Vermont
| Population | 2,967 |
| Coordinates | 43.1334100, -72.4439800 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellows Falls (-72.44398, 43.13341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $18.03 | $36.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $20.37 | $40.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $27.41 | $54.81 |
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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