How far is Colchester, VT from Rochester, VT?
The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Rochester, VT is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 43m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Rochester.
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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
14.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
643 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100
1269 ft · 29 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
47 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
890 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100
7 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 100
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100 South
2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
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Continue on Main Street
7.6 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
21.3 mi · 34 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on North Main Street
1157 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Bethel Mountain Road
18 m · 2 sec · Bethel Mountain Road
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Turn slight left onto Park Street
18 m · 3 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and Rochester.
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.
Vermont Route 100
Continue on Vermont Route 100
21.3 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers leaving Colchester and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Rochester?
The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Moretown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Colchester and 32.9 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers around Colchester and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Moretown
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 Moretown.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 49.23 mi (79.22 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,085 |
| Coordinates | 43.8745100, -72.8078800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rochester (-72.80788, 43.87451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
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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