How far is Colchester, VT from Wallingford, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Wallingford, VT is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.01 mi
02h 15m
Flight
74.55 mi
119.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.55 mi
Kilometers
119.97 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.01 mi
Kilometers
135.2 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wallingford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive Wallingford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Middlebury (village)
VT

Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States

From Colchester
42 mi
01h 07m
To Wallingford
42 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116

  10. 10

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South 116 Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Case Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  21. 21

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  23. 23

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Franklin Street

    14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    11.3 mi · 18 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Depot Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 17%
Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 17%
North Main Street
11.3 mi · 13%
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 13%
Case Street
6.05 mi · 7%
South 116 Road
5.47 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
01h 07m from Colchester
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colchester and Mostly Sunny near Wallingford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Middlebury (village) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Colchester and 42 miles from Wallingford.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colchester and Mostly Sunny near Wallingford.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Wallingford. Straight-line distance: 74.55 mi (119.97 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Wallingford

Town in Vermont

Population1,938
Coordinates43.4719200, -72.9782300
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Wallingford (-72.97823, 43.47192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.22 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.35
5.92 gal · 22.44 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.68 $23.35
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.19 $26.39
Premium $4.86 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $6.00 $17.75 $35.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and Wallingford. The current time is 01:51:49.

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.