How far is Colchester, VT from Sutton, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Sutton, VT is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
92.37 mi
02h 07m
Flight
55.56 mi
89.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.56 mi
Kilometers
89.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.37 mi
Kilometers
148.66 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sutton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:25 AM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Sat, Apr 18, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive Sutton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Montpelier
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA

From Colchester
46.1 mi
01h 03m
To Sutton
46.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Road

    30 m · 9 sec · East Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Colchester Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Colchester Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  7. 7

    Continue on River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  8. 8

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

    1427 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    635 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    42 m · 2 sec · River Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  19. 19

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  21. 21

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    25.8 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91

    929 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

    1377 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1535 ft · 28 sec · Memorial Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Broad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Depot Street

    635 ft · 13 sec · Depot Street

  28. 28

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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Lynburke Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Lynburke Road

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Calendar Brook Road

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Center Street

    48 m · 6 sec · Center Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Burke Road

    56 m · 8 sec · Burke Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burke Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
32.9 mi · 36%
West Main Street
25.3 mi · 27%
I 91
6.75 mi · 7%
Calendar Brook Road
4.55 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 289
4.53 mi · 5%
River Road
3.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Continue on U.S. Route 2

25.8 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Montpelier
01h 03m from Colchester
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Colchester and Partly Sunny near Sutton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

East Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Colchester and 46.2 miles from Sutton.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Colchester and Partly Sunny near Sutton.

Stop Ideas Near East Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

10 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

22 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

55 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Sutton. Straight-line distance: 55.56 mi (89.42 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sutton

Town in Vermont

Population996
Coordinates44.6331100, -72.0256500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Sutton (-72.02565, 44.63311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.34 L · about $12.86
Round trip
$25.72
6.52 gal · 24.68 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.86 $25.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.53 $29.06
Premium $4.86 $15.84 $31.67
Diesel $6.00 $19.55 $39.10

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and Sutton. The current time is 09:17:10.

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.