How far is Colchester, VT from White River Junction, VT?
The driving distance from Colchester, VT to White River Junction, VT is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and White River Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and White River Junction.
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Start on East Road
30 m · 9 sec · East Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Colchester Road
1 mi · 2 min · Colchester Road
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 289
4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117
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Continue on River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1427 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left
635 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
74.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
2049 ft · 45 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodstock Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Woodstock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
3104 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
12 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and White River Junction.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
74.3 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Colchester and Mostly Sunny near White River Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester to White River Junction?
The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Colchester and 46.1 miles from White River Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colchester and Mostly Sunny near White River Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Williamstown
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 Williamstown.
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White River Junction
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and White River Junction. Straight-line distance: 74.26 mi (119.51 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White River Junction
Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 2,286 |
| Coordinates | 43.6489600, -72.3192600 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: White River Junction (-72.31926, 43.64896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 08m |
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 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.49 | $28.97 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
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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