How far is Cornwall, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Cornwall, VT to Colchester, VT is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
46.46 mi
01h 06m
Flight
40.4 mi
65.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.4 mi
Kilometers
65.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.46 mi
Kilometers
74.77 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Mon, May 4, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Cornwall
Tue, May 5, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cornwall
2026-05-04T21:48
Arrive Colchester
Mon, May 4, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cornwall
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
Charlotte
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America

From Cornwall
23.2 mi
00h 33m
To Colchester
23.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph S
Destination
65°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Lane

    75 m · 12 sec · Park Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fisher Road

    43 m · 7 sec · Fisher Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 30

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 30

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1266 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto North Pleasant Street

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  9. 9

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Winooski, Colchester

    960 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Road

    30 m · 3 sec · East Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 27%
North Pleasant Street
10.1 mi · 22%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 14%
I 89 North
3.98 mi · 9%
Roosevelt Highway
3.2 mi · 7%
U.S. Route 7
3.14 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
40.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte
00h 33m from Cornwall
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Cornwall and Chance Rain Showers near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Cornwall and 23.2 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Cornwall and Chance Rain Showers near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

20 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

24 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

33 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

35 mi away
20 Park Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cornwall and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 40.4 mi (65.02 km).

Cornwall

#1 Cornwall

Town in Vermont (United States)

Population1,198
Coordinates43.9608900, -73.2104000
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Lane (-73.210066, 43.960951)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.94
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.47 $12.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $6.00 $9.84 $19.67

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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There is no time difference between Cornwall and Colchester. The current time is 21:48:03.

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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.