How far is Colchester, VT from Tunbridge, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Tunbridge, VT is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
79.14 mi
01h 44m
Flight
55.62 mi
89.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.62 mi
Kilometers
89.51 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.14 mi
Kilometers
127.37 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tunbridge
Sat, May 2, 11:06 PM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Sun, May 3, 12:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-05-02T21:21
Arrive Tunbridge
Sat, May 2, 11:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Colchester
39.5 mi
00h 52m
To Tunbridge
39.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1570 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    1.3 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 107

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 14

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 14

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 110

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 110

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Spring Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Spring Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
56.2 mi · 71%
Vermont Route 110
5.32 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 289
4.53 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 14
3.53 mi · 4%
River Road
3.18 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

55.8 mi · 01h 04m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
00h 52m from Colchester
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Colchester and Partly Sunny near Tunbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Colchester and 39.6 miles from Tunbridge.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Tunbridge. Straight-line distance: 55.62 mi (89.51 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Tunbridge

Town in Vermont

Population1,335
Coordinates43.8909000, -72.4912100
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Tunbridge (-72.49121, 43.8909)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.57 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.01
5.58 gal · 21.14 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.01 $22.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $4.86 $13.55 $27.11
Diesel $6.00 $16.73 $33.46

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and Tunbridge. The current time is 21:21:44.

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.