How far is Danville, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Danville, VT to Colchester, VT is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.28 mi
01h 24m
Flight
50.57 mi
81.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.57 mi
Kilometers
81.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.28 mi
Kilometers
109.89 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Sat, May 30, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in Danville
Sat, May 30, 10:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-05-30T19:42
Arrive Colchester
Sat, May 30, 9:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danville
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
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From Danville
34.1 mi
00h 42m
To Colchester
34.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brainerd Street

    49 m · 7 sec · Brainerd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2 East

    18.9 mi · 22 min · U.S. Route 2 East

  3. 3

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  4. 4

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  6. 6

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road

    23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road

    35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road

  9. 9

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    716 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  18. 18

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Colchester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Road

    30 m · 3 sec · East Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
26.4 mi · 39%
U.S. Route 2 East
18.9 mi · 28%
U.S. Route 2
7.11 mi · 10%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 7%
River Road
2.86 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 42m from Danville
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Danville and Mostly Sunny near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Danville and 34.2 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 50.57 mi (81.38 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

Town in Vermont, United States

Population2,105
Coordinates44.4111700, -72.1392600
Altitude430
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Brainerd Street (-72.139319, 44.411162)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.12 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.82 gal · 18.24 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.74 $21.48
Premium $4.86 $11.71 $23.42
Diesel $6.00 $14.45 $28.91

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Danville and Colchester. The current time is 19:42:45.

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.