How far is Colchester, VT from Guilford, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Guilford, VT is about 154.7 miles (249 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.72 mi
03h 07m
Flight
122.63 mi
197.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.63 mi
Kilometers
197.35 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.72 mi
Kilometers
249 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guilford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 PM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Sat, Apr 18, 3:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Guilford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colchester
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sharon
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Colchester
77.4 mi
01h 33m
To Guilford
77.4 mi
01h 33m

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
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 2 min · Colchester Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  5. 5

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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  7. 7

    Continue on River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  8. 8

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

    1427 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    635 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Brattleboro, Guilford

    1269 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Canal Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Coolidge Highway

    2521 ft · 1 min · Coolidge Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Guilford Center Road

    53 m · 5 sec · Guilford Center Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guilford Center Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
77.8 mi · 50%
I 91 South
62.1 mi · 40%
Vermont Route 289
4.53 mi · 3%
River Road
3.18 mi · 2%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

77.4 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
01h 33m from Colchester
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Colchester and Mostly Cloudy near Guilford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.7 miles (249 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Colchester and 77.4 miles from Guilford.

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

The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.54 one way or $43.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

23 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

47 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 122.63 mi (197.35 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Guilford

Town in Vermont, United States

Population2,102
Coordinates42.8178600, -72.5764800
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Guilford (-72.57648, 42.81786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.67 L · about $21.54
Round trip
$43.08
10.92 gal · 41.34 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.54 $43.08
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.34 $48.67
Premium $4.86 $26.52 $53.05
Diesel $6.00 $32.74 $65.49

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 Guilford. The current time is 09:38:48.

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.