How far is Orwell, VT from Colchester, VT?
The driving distance from Orwell, VT to Colchester, VT is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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 36m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orwell and Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orwell and Colchester.
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Start on North Orwell Road
19 m · 6 sec · North Orwell Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1934 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 22A
24.9 mi · 40 min · Vermont Route 22A
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Monkton Road
2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 7
1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Shelburne Road
6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 89
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
2161 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Winooski, Colchester
960 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left 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 Orwell 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.
Vermont Route 22A
Turn right onto Vermont Route 22A
24.9 mi · 00h 40m
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 Orwell 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 Orwell to Colchester?
The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Ferrisburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Orwell and 28.5 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orwell and Mostly Sunny near Colchester.
Stop Ideas Near Ferrisburgh
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 Ferrisburgh.
Westport station
Port Henry station
Essex Junction station
Ticonderoga station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orwell and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 51.67 mi (83.15 km).
#1 Orwell
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 43.8039500, -73.2978900 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.76 | $19.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
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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