How far is Newbury, VT from Colchester, VT?
The driving distance from Newbury, VT to Colchester, VT is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newbury and Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbury and Colchester.
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Start on Chapel Street
46 m · 6 sec · Chapel Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street South
1766 ft · 30 sec · Main Street South
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Continue on U.S. Route 5 North
4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5 North
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Continue on Main Street North
3133 ft · 1 min · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Mill Street
2280 ft · 39 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 302
3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 302
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Continue on Route 302
4.7 mi · 7 min · Route 302
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Continue on Scott Highway
7.9 mi · 12 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · William Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Orange Road
1993 ft · 34 sec · Orange Road
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Continue on East Barre Road
2170 ft · 38 sec · East Barre Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Barre Road
20 m · 1 sec · East Barre Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Barre Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2355 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 62
4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
27.7 mi · 32 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 Newbury and Colchester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
27.7 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Newbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Colchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newbury to Colchester?
The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Newbury and 40.9 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Newbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Colchester.
Stop Ideas Near Montpelier
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 Montpelier.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newbury and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 62.71 mi (100.92 km).
#1 Newbury
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,145 |
| Coordinates | 44.0792300, -72.0584200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.33 | $34.66 |
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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