How far is Middlesex, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Middlesex, VT to Colchester, VT is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.91 mi
00h 36m
Flight
28.91 mi
46.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.91 mi
Kilometers
46.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.91 mi
Kilometers
52.96 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Sat, May 2, 10:25 AM EDT
Return by in Middlesex
Sat, May 2, 11:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlesex
2026-05-02T09:48
Arrive Colchester
Sat, May 2, 10:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middlesex
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richmond
VT

Place in Vermont, United States of America

From Middlesex
16.5 mi
00h 18m
To Colchester
16.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on U.S. Route 2

    2409 ft · 56 sec · U.S. Route 2

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Center Road

    589 ft · 16 sec · Center Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 89 North

    665 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

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

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  10. 10

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  12. 12

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Road

    30 m · 3 sec · East Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlesex 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
19.5 mi · 59%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 14%
River Road
2.86 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.47 mi · 4%
Colchester Road
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

19.3 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 18m from Middlesex
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Middlesex and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Middlesex and 16.5 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Middlesex and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

13 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

21 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

35 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Port Kent station

41 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlesex and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 28.91 mi (46.53 km).

Middlesex

#1 Middlesex

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

Population1,724
Coordinates44.2928400, -72.6792800
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-72.679317, 44.292813)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $4.86 $5.64 $11.27
Diesel $6.00 $6.96 $13.91

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlesex and Colchester. The current time is 09:48:11.

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.