How far is Colchester, VT from Bolton, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Bolton, VT is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.17 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.7 mi
28.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.7 mi
Kilometers
28.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.17 mi
Kilometers
34.07 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Sat, Apr 18, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Bolton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Colchester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Williston
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Colchester
10.6 mi
00h 17m
To Bolton
10.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Road

    30 m · 9 sec · East Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Colchester Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Colchester Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  7. 7

    Continue on River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    5.4 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Theodore Roosevelt Highway

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
5.45 mi · 26%
Vermont Route 289
4.53 mi · 21%
River Road
3.18 mi · 15%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 13%
Theodore Roosevelt Highway
2.72 mi · 13%
Main Street
1.47 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

5.45 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williston
00h 17m from Colchester
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Colchester and Partly Sunny near Bolton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 10.6 miles from Colchester and 10.6 miles from Bolton.

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 3.5 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Colchester and Partly Sunny near Bolton.

Stop Ideas Near Williston

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

7 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

28 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Port Kent station

34 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Westport station

41 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Bolton. Straight-line distance: 17.7 mi (28.49 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Bolton

#2 Bolton

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population1,188
Coordinates44.3728300, -72.8806800
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Bolton (-72.88068, 44.37283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.92
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.96 $5.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.34 $6.69
Premium $4.86 $3.64 $7.29
Diesel $6.00 $4.50 $9.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and Bolton. The current time is 08:17:07.

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.