How far is New Haven, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from New Haven, VT to Colchester, VT is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
35.65 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.98 mi
46.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.98 mi
Kilometers
46.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.65 mi
Kilometers
57.37 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 AM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 12:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-04-18T10:56
Arrive Colchester
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
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
Charlotte
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America

From New Haven
17.8 mi
00h 26m
To Colchester
17.8 mi
00h 26m

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 12 mph S
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 New Haven and Colchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Colchester.

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    15 m · 5 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  5. 5

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Winooski, Colchester

    960 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left 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 New Haven and Colchester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ethan Allen Highway
14.7 mi · 41%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 18%
I 89 North
3.98 mi · 11%
Roosevelt Highway
3.2 mi · 9%
U.S. Route 7
3.14 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.33 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte
00h 26m from New Haven
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Haven 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 New Haven to Colchester?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from New Haven and 17.8 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

20 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

24 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

33 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

35 mi away
20 Park Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 28.98 mi (46.64 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

Town in Vermont

Population1,704
Coordinates44.1245000, -73.1537300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-73.153591, 44.124515)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.94
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.97 $9.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.62 $11.23
Premium $4.86 $6.12 $12.24
Diesel $6.00 $7.56 $15.11

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 New Haven and Colchester. The current time is 10:56:51.

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.