How far is Colchester, VT from Castleton, VT?
The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Castleton, VT is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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.
Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and Castleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Castleton.
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Start on East Road
30 m · 4 sec · East Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
676 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Roosevelt Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 89 South: Burlington
864 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
1473 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1279 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
21 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 30
6.3 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 30
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Continue on North Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 30
16.6 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 30
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 4A East
78 m · 5 sec · Vermont Route 4A East
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Street
53 m · 13 sec · South Street
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Turn left
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and Castleton.
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 30
Continue on Vermont Route 30
16.6 mi · 00h 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Colchester and Mostly Sunny near Castleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Castleton?
The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Weybridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Colchester and 36.5 miles from Castleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colchester and Mostly Sunny near Castleton.
Stop Ideas Near Weybridge
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 Weybridge.
Port Henry station
Westport station
Ticonderoga station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Castleton. Straight-line distance: 64.5 mi (103.81 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castleton
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 4,490 |
| Coordinates | 43.6106200, -73.1798300 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castleton (-73.17983, 43.61062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
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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