How far is Craftsbury, VT from Colchester, VT?
The driving distance from Craftsbury, VT to Colchester, VT is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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 Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Craftsbury and Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Craftsbury and Colchester.
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Start on Town Garage Road
13 m · 4 sec · Town Garage Road
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Turn left onto Creek Road
91 m · 9 sec · Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Craftsbury Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Craftsbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 14
1 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 14
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Continue on Eligo Lake Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Eligo Lake Road
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Continue on Craftsbury Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Craftsbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 15 West
12.9 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 15 West
26 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West
44 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Continue on Lower Main Street East
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lower Main Street East
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 West
8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15
35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15
3.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 104
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104
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Continue on Main Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Ramsey Road
596 ft · 31 sec · Ramsey Road
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Turn left onto Browns River Road
2803 ft · 56 sec · Browns River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 128
1.3 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 128
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Turn right onto Westford-Milton Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Westford-Milton Road
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Continue on Westford Road
3 mi · 6 min · Westford Road
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Turn left onto East Road
4.4 mi · 9 min · East Road
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Continue on Farnsworth Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Farnsworth Road
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Turn left onto East Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Craftsbury and Colchester.
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.
Vermont Route 15 West
At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 15 West
12.9 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely leaving Craftsbury and Light Rain Likely then 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 Craftsbury to Colchester?
The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Craftsbury and 27.2 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely around Craftsbury and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Colchester.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson
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 Johnson.
Waterbury
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Montpelier station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Craftsbury and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 38.68 mi (62.25 km).
#1 Craftsbury
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.6367200, -72.3726100 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.11 | $24.23 |
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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