How far is Colchester, VT from Cornwall, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Cornwall, VT is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.21 mi
01h 14m
Flight
40.4 mi
65.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.4 mi
Kilometers
65.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.21 mi
Kilometers
74.36 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornwall
Tue, May 5, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Tue, May 5, 1:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-05-04T23:13
Arrive Cornwall
Tue, May 5, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Ferrisburgh
VT

Town in the United States

From Colchester
23.1 mi
00h 37m
To Cornwall
23.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Road

    30 m · 4 sec · East Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    676 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Roosevelt Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 89 South: Burlington

    864 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland

    1473 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  12. 12

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1279 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 30

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 30

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fisher Road

    43 m · 10 sec · Fisher Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Park Lane

    75 m · 11 sec · Park Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
22.4 mi · 48%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 15%
I 89 South
3.79 mi · 8%
Roosevelt Highway
3.25 mi · 7%
U.S. Route 7
3.15 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.72 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
40.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferrisburgh
00h 37m from Colchester
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Colchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Cornwall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Ferrisburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Colchester and 23.1 miles from Cornwall.

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

The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ferrisburgh

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

17 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

26 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

41 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Cornwall. Straight-line distance: 40.4 mi (65.02 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Cornwall

Town in Vermont (United States)

Population1,198
Coordinates43.9608900, -73.2104000
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Cornwall (-73.2104, 43.96089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.17 L · about $6.43
Round trip
$12.86
3.26 gal · 12.34 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.43 $12.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.26 $14.53
Premium $4.86 $7.92 $15.84
Diesel $6.00 $9.78 $19.55

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and Cornwall. The current time is 23:13:13.

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.