How far is Colchester, VT from Chittenden, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Chittenden, VT is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
72.21 mi
01h 58m
Flight
58.61 mi
94.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.61 mi
Kilometers
94.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.21 mi
Kilometers
116.21 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chittenden
Mon, Apr 13, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Mon, Apr 13, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-04-13T06:36
Arrive Chittenden
Mon, Apr 13, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Bristol
VT

Town in the United States

From Colchester
36.1 mi
00h 59m
To Chittenden
36.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph S
Destination
66°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116

  10. 10

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South 116 Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Case Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  21. 21

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  23. 23

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Franklin Street

    10.2 mi · 17 min · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Sangamon Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road

  26. 26

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

    741 ft · 18 sec · Chittenden Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road

    60 m · 9 sec · Mountain Top Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Holden Road

    48 m · 9 sec · Holden Road

  30. 30

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 20%
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 15%
Franklin Street
10.2 mi · 14%
Case Street
6.05 mi · 8%
South 116 Road
5.47 mi · 8%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

14.2 mi · 00h 21m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
58.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 59m from Colchester
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Colchester and Chance Rain Showers near Chittenden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Colchester and 36.1 miles from Chittenden.

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

The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Colchester and Chance Rain Showers near Chittenden.

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

30 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

33 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

40 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Chittenden. Straight-line distance: 58.61 mi (94.33 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Chittenden

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates43.7078400, -72.9481600
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Chittenden (-72.94816, 43.70784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.65 L · about $10.06
Round trip
$20.12
5.1 gal · 19.3 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.06 $20.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.37 $22.73
Premium $4.86 $12.39 $24.78
Diesel $6.00 $15.29 $30.58

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and Chittenden. The current time is 06:36:02.

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.