How far is Colchester, VT from Cabot, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Cabot, VT is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.22 mi
01h 26m
Flight
42.36 mi
68.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.36 mi
Kilometers
68.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.22 mi
Kilometers
98.53 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cabot
Sat, Apr 11, 12:48 PM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Sat, Apr 11, 2:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-04-11T11:22
Arrive Cabot
Sat, Apr 11, 12:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colchester
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
Duxbury
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Colchester
30.6 mi
00h 43m
To Cabot
30.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1427 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    635 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    42 m · 2 sec · River Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  19. 19

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  21. 21

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    6.8 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cabot Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cabot Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 215 South

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 215 South

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
25.3 mi · 41%
U.S. Route 2
13.9 mi · 23%
Vermont Route 289
4.53 mi · 7%
River Road
3.18 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 5%
Route 215 South
2.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

24.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duxbury
00h 43m from Colchester
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Colchester and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Cabot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 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?

Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Colchester and 30.6 miles from Cabot.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Colchester and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Cabot.

Stop Ideas Near Duxbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

1 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

14 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

45 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Cabot. Straight-line distance: 42.36 mi (68.17 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Cabot

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population1,433
Coordinates44.4014500, -72.3123200
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Cabot (-72.31232, 44.40145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.63 $19.25
Premium $4.86 $10.49 $20.99
Diesel $6.00 $12.95 $25.91

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and Cabot. The current time is 11:22:09.

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.