How far is Marshfield, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Marshfield, VT to Colchester, VT is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.9 mi
01h 16m
Flight
41.37 mi
66.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.37 mi
Kilometers
66.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.9 mi
Kilometers
89.97 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Marshfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshfield
2026-04-22T23:24
Arrive Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshfield
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
Waterbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Marshfield
27.9 mi
00h 38m
To Colchester
28 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    42 m · 11 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    6.5 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 2

  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 · 48 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 Marshfield 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
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
26.4 mi · 47%
U.S. Route 2
13.6 mi · 24%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 8%
River Road
2.86 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.47 mi · 3%
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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 38m from Marshfield
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Marshfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Marshfield and 28 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Marshfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

33 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 41.37 mi (66.58 km).

Marshfield

#1 Marshfield

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population1,465
Coordinates44.3508900, -72.3539900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Marshfield (-72.35399, 44.35089)
End: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.47 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
3.94 gal · 14.94 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.78 $17.56
Premium $4.86 $9.57 $19.14
Diesel $6.00 $11.81 $23.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marshfield and Colchester. The current time is 23:24:14.

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.