How far is Colchester, VT from Salisbury, VT?
The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Salisbury, VT is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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 Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and Salisbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Salisbury.
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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
1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Park Street
1 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Continue on Essex Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road
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Continue on Saint George Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 2A
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on North 116 Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on East Street
2582 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Main Street
821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street
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Continue on Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Turn left onto South 116 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on South 116 Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on Case Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Turn left onto West Salisbury Road
962 ft · 26 sec · West Salisbury Road
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Continue on Maple Street
2561 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Turn sharp left onto Smead Road
19 m · 3 sec · Smead Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Smead Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and Salisbury.
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 116
At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Colchester and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Salisbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Salisbury?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Starksboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Colchester and 25.7 miles from Salisbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colchester and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Salisbury.
Stop Ideas Near Starksboro
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 Starksboro.
Waterbury
Essex Junction station
Westport station
Montpelier station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 44.8 mi (72.1 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salisbury
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 43.8964500, -73.0998400 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salisbury (-73.09984, 43.89645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.91 | $21.83 |
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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