How far is Johnson, VT from Colchester, VT?
The driving distance from Johnson, VT to Colchester, VT is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson and Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and Colchester.
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Start on Railroad Street
2 m · 6 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Lower Main Street West
3165 ft · 53 sec · Lower Main Street West
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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 Johnson 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
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Johnson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Colchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson to Colchester?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Johnson and 17.9 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Johnson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Colchester.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfax
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 Fairfax.
St. Albans station
Essex Junction station
Plattsburgh station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 23.86 mi (38.4 km).
#1 Johnson
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,619 |
| Coordinates | 44.6356100, -72.6804000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
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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