How far is Colchester, VT from Morrisville, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Morrisville, VT is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.9 mi
01h 09m
Flight
27.08 mi
43.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.08 mi
Kilometers
43.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.9 mi
Kilometers
64.21 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrisville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-04-23T02:49
Arrive Morrisville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Cambridge
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont

From Colchester
19.9 mi
00h 34m
To Morrisville
20 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farnsworth Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farnsworth Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Road

    4.4 mi · 9 min · East Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Westford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Westford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Westford-Milton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Westford-Milton Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 128

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 128

  7. 7

    Continue on Browns River Road

    2803 ft · 58 sec · Browns River Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ramsey Road

    596 ft · 26 sec · Ramsey Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15

    1.6 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 15

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 15

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    33 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15

  15. 15

    Continue on Lower Main Street West

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lower Main Street West

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 East

    4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 East

    35 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 East

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West

    46 m · 4 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    657 ft · 14 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Brooklyn Street

  22. 22

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

    886 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Portland Street

    653 ft · 13 sec · Portland Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Portland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15
11.4 mi · 29%
East Road
6.52 mi · 16%
Vermont Route 15 East
5.83 mi · 15%
Main Street
4.47 mi · 11%
Westford Road
3.04 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 104
1.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 15

Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

8.13 mi · 00h 14m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
00h 34m from Colchester
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colchester and Partly Sunny near Morrisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Colchester and 20 miles from Morrisville.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cambridge

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

25 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

25 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Waterbury

36 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

46 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Morrisville. Straight-line distance: 27.08 mi (43.58 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Morrisville

Village in the U.

Population2,090
Coordinates44.5617200, -72.5984500
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Morrisville (-72.59845, 44.56172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.28 $12.57
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $6.00 $8.46 $16.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and Morrisville. The current time is 02:49:40.

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.