How far is Eden, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Eden, VT to Colchester, VT is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.01 mi
01h 01m
Flight
31.69 mi
51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.69 mi
Kilometers
51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.01 mi
Kilometers
69.21 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Sun, May 24, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Eden
Mon, May 25, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden
2026-05-24T22:51
Arrive Colchester
Sun, May 24, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eden
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
Cambridge
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont

From Eden
20.6 mi
00h 30m
To Colchester
22.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
This Afternoon

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
55°F
Today

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Belvidere Road

    7 m · 4 sec · Belvidere Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 100

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 100C

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 100C

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower Main Street East

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street East

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Ramsey Road

    596 ft · 31 sec · Ramsey Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Browns River Road

    2803 ft · 56 sec · Browns River Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 128

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 128

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Westford-Milton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Westford-Milton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Westford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Westford Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Road

    4.4 mi · 9 min · East Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Farnsworth Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farnsworth Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15 West
8.13 mi · 19%
East Road
6.52 mi · 15%
Vermont Route 100C
4.59 mi · 11%
Main Street
4.47 mi · 10%
Vermont Route 100
4.27 mi · 10%
Vermont Route 15
3.31 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 15 West

Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

8.13 mi · 00h 14m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
31.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
00h 30m from Eden
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Eden and Light Rain near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Eden and 22.4 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Eden and Light Rain near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near Cambridge

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

25 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

25 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Waterbury

36 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

46 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 31.69 mi (51 km).

Eden

#1 Eden

Town in Vermont, USA

Population1,364
Coordinates44.7072700, -72.5456700
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Belvidere Road (-72.545611, 44.707297)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.77 $13.55
Premium $4.86 $7.38 $14.77
Diesel $6.00 $9.12 $18.23

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden and Colchester. The current time is 22:51:53.

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.