How far is Colchester, VT from Swanton, VT?
The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Swanton, VT is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and Swanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Swanton.
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Start on East Road
30 m · 4 sec · East Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
797 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 2
136 m · 16 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Take the ramp right toward I 89 North: Georgia, Saint Albans, Montreal
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 78, US 7: Swanton
877 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto First Street
1.5 km · 1 min · First Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and Swanton.
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.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Colchester and Chance Rain Showers near Swanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Swanton?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Colchester and 15.2 miles from Swanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Colchester and Chance Rain Showers near Swanton.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfax
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 Fairfax.
St. Albans station
Essex Junction station
Plattsburgh station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Swanton. Straight-line distance: 25.88 mi (41.65 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swanton
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 6,574 |
| Coordinates | 44.9181000, -73.1243000 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swanton (-73.1243, 44.9181)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
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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