How far is Morrisville, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Morrisville, VT to Colchester, VT is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
45.81 mi
00h 59m
Flight
27.08 mi
43.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.08 mi
Kilometers
43.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.81 mi
Kilometers
73.73 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Morrisville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrisville
2026-04-23T02:00
Arrive Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrisville
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
Cambridge
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont

From Morrisville
19.9 mi
00h 29m
To Colchester
25.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Portland Street

    653 ft · 19 sec · Portland Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bridge Street

    886 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Brooklyn Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15 West

    673 ft · 12 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 15 West

    26 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West

    44 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  9. 9

    Continue on Lower Main Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lower Main Street East

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Ramsey Road

    596 ft · 31 sec · Ramsey Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Browns River Road

    2803 ft · 56 sec · Browns River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 128

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 128

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Westford-Milton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Westford-Milton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Westford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Westford Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Road

    4.4 mi · 9 min · East Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Farnsworth Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farnsworth Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 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 Morrisville 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15 West
14.1 mi · 31%
East Road
6.52 mi · 14%
Main Street
4.47 mi · 10%
Vermont Route 15
3.31 mi · 7%
Westford Road
3.04 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 104
1.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 15 West

Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

8.13 mi · 00h 14m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
00h 29m from Morrisville
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Morrisville and Mostly Sunny near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Morrisville and 25.9 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cambridge

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

25 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

25 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Waterbury

36 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

46 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 27.08 mi (43.58 km).

Morrisville

#1 Morrisville

Village in the U.

Population2,090
Coordinates44.5617200, -72.5984500
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland Street (-72.598405, 44.561723)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.12 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.78
3.24 gal · 12.24 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.39 $12.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.86 $7.87 $15.74
Diesel $6.00 $9.72 $19.43

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 Morrisville and Colchester. The current time is 02:00:10.

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.