How far is Colchester, VT from Orange County, VT?
The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Orange County, VT is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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 Washington 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 Orange County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Orange County.
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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
31.3 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
2514 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Vermont Route 63
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 63
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Turn right onto Miller Road
51 m · 11 sec · Miller Road
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Turn left onto West Road
3091 ft · 1 min · West Road
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Continue on Falls Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 14
2.4 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14
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Turn left onto Chelsea Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road
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Continue on Williamstown Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 110
4.4 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 110
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 113
4.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 113
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Turn left onto Goose Green Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Goose Green Road
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Turn slight left onto Vershire Riding School Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Vershire Riding School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vershire Riding School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and Orange County.
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.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Colchester and Mostly Sunny near Orange County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Orange County?
The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Colchester and 33.7 miles from Orange County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colchester and Mostly Sunny near Orange County.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
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 Middlesex.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 53.29 mi (85.76 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange County
County in Vermont, United States
| Population | 28,837 |
| Coordinates | 44.0056000, -72.3766100 |
| Altitude | 564 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange County (-72.37661, 44.0056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.51 | $23.03 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.21 | $28.43 |
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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