How far is Pawlet, VT from Colchester, VT?
The driving distance from Pawlet, VT to Colchester, VT is about 93 miles (149.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pawlet and Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawlet and Colchester.
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Start on Vermont Route 133
89 m · 9 sec · Vermont Route 133
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 30
5.3 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 30
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 149
1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 149
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Continue on East Main Street
2425 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
901 ft · 18 sec · North Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Street
1 km · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 22A
10.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A
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Continue on South Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto North Park Place
652 ft · 12 sec · North Park Place
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 22A North
39.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vermont Route 22A North
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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 Pawlet 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 North
Continue on Vermont Route 22A North
39.2 mi · 01h 01m
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 Pawlet and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pawlet to Colchester?
The road trip is about 93 miles (149.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Bridport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Pawlet and 46.4 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.94 one way or $25.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pawlet and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colchester.
Stop Ideas Near Bridport
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 Bridport.
Port Henry station
Ticonderoga station
Westport station
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pawlet and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 82.73 mi (133.14 km).
#1 Pawlet
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,359 |
| Coordinates | 43.3467400, -73.1762200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.93 | $31.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.67 | $39.34 |
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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