How far is Danby, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Danby, VT to Colchester, VT is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
93.53 mi
02h 11m
Flight
83.1 mi
133.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.1 mi
Kilometers
133.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.53 mi
Kilometers
150.52 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Tue, May 12, 7:48 PM EDT
Return by in Danby
Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danby
2026-05-12T17:37
Arrive Colchester
Tue, May 12, 7:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danby
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
Ripton
VT

Town in Vermont

From Danby
46.7 mi
01h 05m
To Colchester
46.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    50 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mt Tabor Avenue

    960 ft · 35 sec · Mt Tabor Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    47.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  18. 18

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Colchester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Road

    30 m · 3 sec · East Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 15%
Case Street
6 mi · 6%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 6%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 4%
Saint George Road
3.71 mi · 4%
Essex Road
2.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

47.1 mi · 01h 16m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripton
01h 05m from Danby
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Danby and Sunny near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Ripton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Danby and 46.9 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.02 one way or $26.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Danby and Sunny near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near Ripton

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

30 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

32 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Port Henry station

35 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Westport station

41 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danby and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 83.1 mi (133.74 km).

Danby

#1 Danby

Town in Rutland County, Vermont

Population1,308
Coordinates43.3461800, -72.9953800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.995455, 43.345915)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.49 L · about $13.02
Round trip
$26.04
6.6 gal · 24.98 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.02 $26.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.71 $29.42
Premium $4.86 $16.03 $32.06
Diesel $6.00 $19.79 $39.58

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Danby and Colchester. The current time is 17:37:04.

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.