How far is Colchester, VT from Windsor, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Windsor, VT is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
104.14 mi
02h 09m
Flight
82.69 mi
133.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.69 mi
Kilometers
133.08 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.14 mi
Kilometers
167.6 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Brookfield
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Colchester
52.1 mi
01h 04m
To Windsor
52.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 12: Hartland, Windsor

    826 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 5

    3.4 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 5

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1896 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Depot Avenue

    50 m · 7 sec · Depot Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Depot Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Depot Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
77.8 mi · 75%
I 91 South
9.13 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 289
4.53 mi · 4%
U.S. Route 5
3.41 mi · 3%
River Road
3.18 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 3%
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 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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
82.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
01h 04m from Colchester
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Colchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Colchester and 52.1 miles from Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Colchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Windsor.

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

14 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

49 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 82.69 mi (133.08 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Windsor

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA

Population3,284
Coordinates43.4803500, -72.3848100
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Windsor (-72.38481, 43.48035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.91 L · about $14.48
Round trip
$28.96
7.34 gal · 27.82 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.48 $28.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.36 $32.71
Premium $4.86 $17.83 $35.66
Diesel $6.00 $22.01 $44.02

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 Windsor. The current time is 23:02:52.

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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.