How far is Orange County, VT from Colchester, VT?
The driving distance from Orange County, VT to Colchester, VT is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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 37m.
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.
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange County and Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange County and Colchester.
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Start on Vershire Riding School Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Vershire Riding School Road
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Turn slight right onto Goose Green Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Goose Green Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 113
4.3 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 113
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 110
4.4 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 110
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Turn left onto Williamstown Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Williamstown Road
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Continue on Chelsea Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · Chelsea Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 14
2.4 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14
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Turn left onto Falls Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road
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Continue on West Road
3091 ft · 1 min · West Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Miller Road
51 m · 11 sec · Miller Road
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 63
1.8 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 63
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
31.1 mi · 36 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 Orange County 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
31.1 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orange County 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 Orange County to Colchester?
The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Orange County and 35.9 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange County and Mostly Sunny near Colchester.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
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 Middlesex.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange County and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 53.29 mi (85.76 km).
#1 Orange County
County in Vermont, United States
| Population | 28,837 |
| Coordinates | 44.0056000, -72.3766100 |
| Altitude | 564 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
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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