How far is Colchester, VT from Middlebury (village), VT?
The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Middlebury (village), VT is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and Middlebury (village).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Middlebury (village).
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Start on East Road
30 m · 4 sec · East Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
676 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Roosevelt Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 89 South: Burlington
864 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
1473 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
9.9 mi · 12 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Turn right onto Elm Street
669 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Seymour Street
115 m · 17 sec · Seymour Street
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Turn left onto Middle Seymour Street
158 m · 23 sec · Middle Seymour Street
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Continue on Maple Street
548 ft · 32 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Maple Street
158 m · 27 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and Middlebury (village).
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Colchester and Partly Sunny near Middlebury (village).
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Middlebury (village)?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Colchester and 21 miles from Middlebury (village).
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Colchester and Partly Sunny near Middlebury (village).
Stop Ideas Near Charlotte
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charlotte.
Westport station
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Port Henry station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Middlebury (village). Straight-line distance: 36.52 mi (58.78 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middlebury (village)
Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 6,588 |
| Coordinates | 44.0155300, -73.1693700 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlebury (village) (-73.16937, 44.01553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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