How far is Colchester, VT from Fair Haven, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Fair Haven, VT is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
71.69 mi
01h 58m
Flight
65.84 mi
105.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.84 mi
Kilometers
105.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.69 mi
Kilometers
115.37 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Haven
Tue, May 12, 8:12 PM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Tue, May 12, 10:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-05-12T18:14
Arrive Fair Haven
Tue, May 12, 8:12 PM 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
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Addison
VT

Town in Vermont

From Colchester
35.9 mi
00h 59m
To Fair Haven
35.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Fair Haven.

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 22A

    39.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vermont Route 22A

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Park Place

    135 m · 8 sec · North Park Place

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Park Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 22A
39.2 mi · 55%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 17%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 9%
I 89 South
3.79 mi · 5%
Roosevelt Highway
3.25 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 22A

Continue on Vermont Route 22A

39.2 mi · 01h 01m

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 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Addison
00h 59m from Colchester
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colchester and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Fair Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Fair Haven?

The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 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?

Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Colchester and 35.9 miles from Fair Haven.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colchester and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Fair Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Addison

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

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

RAIL

Port Henry station

14 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Westport station

16 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

27 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Essex Junction station

47 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Fair Haven. Straight-line distance: 65.84 mi (105.96 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Fair Haven

#2 Fair Haven

Town in Vermont, United States

Population2,530
Coordinates43.5947900, -73.2656700
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Fair Haven (-73.26567, 43.59479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.58 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.06 gal · 19.16 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.28 $22.55
Premium $4.86 $12.29 $24.58
Diesel $6.00 $15.17 $30.34

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and Fair Haven. The current time is 18:14:04.

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.