How far is Mendon, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Mendon, VT to Colchester, VT is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
75.52 mi
01h 46m
Flight
62.59 mi
100.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.59 mi
Kilometers
100.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.52 mi
Kilometers
121.53 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Sat, Apr 18, 4:21 PM EDT
Return by in Mendon
Sat, Apr 18, 6:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mendon
2026-04-18T14:35
Arrive Colchester
Sat, Apr 18, 4:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mendon
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
Bristol
VT

Town in the United States

From Mendon
37.1 mi
00h 53m
To Colchester
38.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Meadow Lake Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Meadow Lake Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Meadowlake Drive

    149 m · 12 sec · Meadowlake Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Meadow Lake Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meadow Lake Drive

  4. 4

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Chittenden Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sangamon Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 7

    10.2 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 7

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  9. 9

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  22. 22

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  24. 24

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Colchester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Road

    30 m · 3 sec · East Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mendon 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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 19%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 14%
U.S. Route 7
10.2 mi · 14%
Case Street
6 mi · 8%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 7%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Grove Street

Continue on Grove Street

10.9 mi · 00h 17m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 53m from Mendon
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mendon and Partly Sunny near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Mendon and 38.4 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mendon and Partly Sunny near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

30 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

33 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

40 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mendon and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 62.59 mi (100.73 km).

Mendon

#1 Mendon

Town in Vermont

Population1,015
Coordinates43.6519800, -72.9278000
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadow Lake Drive (-72.928166, 43.651508)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.09 L · about $10.53
Round trip
$21.07
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.53 $21.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.90 $23.80
Premium $4.86 $12.97 $25.94
Diesel $6.00 $16.01 $32.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mendon and Colchester. The current time is 14:35:33.

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.