How far is Morristown, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Morristown, VT to Colchester, VT is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
44.32 mi
00h 58m
Flight
25.82 mi
41.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.82 mi
Kilometers
41.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.32 mi
Kilometers
71.32 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Tue, May 5, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Morristown
Tue, May 5, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-05-05T01:33
Arrive Colchester
Tue, May 5, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
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
Bolton
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

From Morristown
22.7 mi
00h 29m
To Colchester
21.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Morristown Corners Road

    2698 ft · 1 min · Morristown Corners Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Morristown Corners Road

    590 ft · 18 sec · Morristown Corners Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Laporte Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pucker Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    720 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 100

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

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

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  16. 16

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  18. 18

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Road

    30 m · 3 sec · East Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morristown 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
14.5 mi · 33%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 14%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 10%
Laporte Road
4.39 mi · 10%
River Road
2.86 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

14.3 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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 29m from Morristown
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Morristown 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 Morristown to Colchester?

The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Morristown and 21.6 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Morristown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

11 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

23 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Montpelier station

25 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Westport station

50 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 25.82 mi (41.56 km).

Morristown

#1 Morristown

Town in Vermont, United States

Population5,549
Coordinates44.5572700, -72.6237300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Morristown Corners Road (-72.623801, 44.557201)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.31
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.15 $12.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.86 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $6.00 $9.36 $18.71

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Morristown and Colchester. The current time is 01:33:01.

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.