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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Halfway Point
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Place in Vermont, United States of America
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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.
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Start on U.S. Route 2
2409 ft · 56 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Turn slight right
44 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Center Road
589 ft · 16 sec · Center Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 89 North
665 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
1914 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117
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Continue on River Road
2 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 289
4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Colchester Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Road
30 m · 3 sec · 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 Middlesex 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond.
Essex Junction station
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middlesex and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 28.91 mi (46.53 km).
#1 Middlesex
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 44.2928400, -72.6792800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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