How far is Colchester, VT from Whitingham, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Whitingham, VT is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.36 mi
03h 47m
Flight
121.94 mi
196.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.94 mi
Kilometers
196.25 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.36 mi
Kilometers
287.05 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitingham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Whitingham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colchester
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hartford
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

From Colchester
89.2 mi
01h 54m
To Whitingham
89.2 mi
01h 54m

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
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington

    2592 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto VT 9 West

    51 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermont Route 9

    11.3 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 9

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 100

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
77.8 mi · 44%
I 91 South
60.6 mi · 34%
Vermont Route 9
11.3 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 100
9.16 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 289
4.53 mi · 3%
Marlboro Road
4.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

77.4 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.4 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartford
01h 54m from Colchester
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colchester and Mostly Sunny near Whitingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Colchester and 89.2 miles from Whitingham.

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

The direct path is about 122 miles (196.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.85 one way or $49.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hartford

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

2 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

20 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

33 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

39 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Whitingham. Straight-line distance: 121.94 mi (196.25 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Whitingham

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population1,271
Coordinates42.7892500, -72.8851000
Altitude482
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Whitingham (-72.8851, 42.78925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.83 L · about $24.85
Round trip
$49.71
12.6 gal · 47.66 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $24.85 $49.71
Mid-grade $4.46 $28.08 $56.16
Premium $4.86 $30.61 $61.21
Diesel $6.00 $37.78 $75.56

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 Whitingham. The current time is 00:08:07.

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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.