How far is Colchester, VT from Cambridge, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Cambridge, VT is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
20.67 mi
00h 37m
Flight
15.07 mi
24.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.07 mi
Kilometers
24.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.67 mi
Kilometers
33.26 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-04-18T07:56
Arrive Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Westford
VT

Town in Vermont

From Colchester
10.3 mi
00h 18m
To Cambridge
10.3 mi
00h 18m

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
69°F
Saturday

Mostly 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 Cambridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farnsworth Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farnsworth Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Road

    4.4 mi · 9 min · East Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Westford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Westford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Westford-Milton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Westford-Milton Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 128

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 128

  7. 7

    Continue on Browns River Road

    2803 ft · 58 sec · Browns River Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ramsey Road

    596 ft · 26 sec · Ramsey Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15

    1 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 15

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 15

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Road
6.52 mi · 32%
Main Street
4.47 mi · 22%
Westford Road
3.04 mi · 15%
Vermont Route 104
1.96 mi · 9%
Westford-Milton Road
1.83 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 128
0.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn straight onto Main Street

4.47 mi · 00h 07m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westford
00h 18m from Colchester
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Colchester and Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Westford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Colchester and 10.3 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westford

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

16 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

23 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Port Kent station

35 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

36 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 15.07 mi (24.26 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Cambridge

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont

Population3,817
Coordinates44.6447700, -72.8762400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Cambridge (-72.87624, 44.64477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.25 $6.51
Premium $4.86 $3.55 $7.09
Diesel $6.00 $4.38 $8.76

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 Cambridge. The current time is 07:56:05.

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.