How far is Colchester, VT from Lyndon, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Lyndon, VT is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
83.28 mi
01h 49m
Flight
56.04 mi
90.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.04 mi
Kilometers
90.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.28 mi
Kilometers
134.02 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Wed, Apr 15, 12:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-04-15T09:01
Arrive Lyndon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Colchester
41.6 mi
00h 54m
To Lyndon
41.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    42 m · 2 sec · River Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  19. 19

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  21. 21

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    25.8 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91

    929 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

    1377 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1828 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto York Street

    16 m · 2 sec · York Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · York Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
32.9 mi · 39%
West Main Street
25.3 mi · 30%
I 91
6.75 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 289
4.53 mi · 5%
River Road
3.18 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Continue on U.S. Route 2

25.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
00h 54m from Colchester
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Colchester and Chance Rain Showers near Lyndon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Colchester and 41.7 miles from Lyndon.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 56.04 mi (90.19 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Lyndon

Town in Vermont, United States

Population5,650
Coordinates44.5142200, -72.0109300
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Lyndon (-72.01093, 44.51422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.12 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.20
5.88 gal · 22.24 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.60 $23.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.10 $26.21
Premium $4.86 $14.28 $28.57
Diesel $6.00 $17.63 $35.26

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and Lyndon. The current time is 09:01:43.

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.