How far is Colchester, VT from Shoreham, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Shoreham, VT is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.36 mi
01h 24m
Flight
45.7 mi
73.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.7 mi
Kilometers
73.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.36 mi
Kilometers
81.05 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shoreham
Tue, May 5, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Tue, May 5, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-05-04T23:19
Arrive Shoreham
Tue, May 5, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Ferrisburgh
VT

Town in the United States

From Colchester
25.2 mi
00h 42m
To Shoreham
25.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Road

    30 m · 4 sec · East Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    676 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Roosevelt Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 89 South: Burlington

    864 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland

    1473 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  13. 13

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

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 22A

    18.7 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 22A

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1827 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 22A
18.7 mi · 37%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 24%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 13%
I 89 South
3.79 mi · 8%
Roosevelt Highway
3.25 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.77 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 22A

Continue on Vermont Route 22A

18.7 mi · 00h 28m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferrisburgh
00h 42m from Colchester
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Colchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Shoreham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Ferrisburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Colchester and 25.2 miles from Shoreham.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Colchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Shoreham.

Stop Ideas Near Ferrisburgh

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

17 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

26 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

41 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Shoreham. Straight-line distance: 45.7 mi (73.54 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Shoreham

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,229
Coordinates43.8936700, -73.3159500
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Shoreham (-73.31595, 43.89367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.73 L · about $7.02
Round trip
$14.04
3.56 gal · 13.46 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.02 $14.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.93 $15.87
Premium $4.86 $8.65 $17.29
Diesel $6.00 $10.67 $21.35

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and Shoreham. The current time is 23:19:30.

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.