How far is Colchester, VT from Newfane, VT?
The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Newfane, VT is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and Newfane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Newfane.
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Start on East Road
30 m · 9 sec · East Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Colchester Road
1 mi · 2 min · Colchester Road
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 289
4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117
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Continue on River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1427 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left
635 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Putney
776 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto School House Road
1.5 km · 2 min · School House Road
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Continue on East West Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · East West Road
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Keep slight left to continue on East West Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · East West Road
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Continue on East West Road
659 ft · 20 sec · East West Road
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Turn left
127 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West River Road
2 mi · 3 min · West River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 30
2.9 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 30
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Turn left onto West Street
46 m · 5 sec · West Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and Newfane.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Colchester and Mostly Sunny near Newfane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Newfane?
The road trip is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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 77.3 miles from Colchester and 77.4 miles from Newfane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 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 Mostly Sunny around Colchester and Mostly Sunny near Newfane.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon
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 Sharon.
White River Junction
Randolph station
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Newfane. Straight-line distance: 110.43 mi (177.72 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newfane
Town in Windham County, Vermont
| Population | 1,569 |
| Coordinates | 42.9856400, -72.6559300 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newfane (-72.65593, 42.98564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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