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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.17 mi
01h 55m
Flight
74.26 mi
119.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.26 mi
Kilometers
119.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.17 mi
Kilometers
148.33 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White River Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-04-23T01:52
Arrive White River Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Williamstown
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Colchester
46 mi
00h 57m
To White River Junction
46.1 mi
00h 57m

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
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

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.

  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

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee

    2049 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodstock Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Woodstock Road

  13. 13

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

    3104 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
74.7 mi · 81%
Vermont Route 289
4.53 mi · 5%
Woodstock Road
3.48 mi · 4%
River Road
3.18 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamstown
00h 57m from Colchester
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

16 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

24 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

29 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

56 mi away
102 Railroad Row

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).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
White River Junction

#2 White River Junction

Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont

Population2,286
Coordinates43.6489600, -72.3192600
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: White River Junction (-72.31926, 43.64896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 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 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.31 L · about $12.82
Round trip
$25.64
6.5 gal · 24.62 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and White River Junction. The current time is 01:52:06.

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.