How far is Pittsford, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Pittsford, VT to Colchester, VT is about 66 miles (106.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
65.96 mi
01h 45m
Flight
58.15 mi
93.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.15 mi
Kilometers
93.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.96 mi
Kilometers
106.16 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Sat, Apr 18, 10:02 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsford
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Colchester
Sat, Apr 18, 10:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bristol
VT

Town in the United States

From Pittsford
33 mi
00h 52m
To Colchester
33 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
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 Pittsford and Colchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsford and Colchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Street

    7.5 mi · 12 min · Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 47 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  19. 19

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Colchester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Road

    30 m · 3 sec · East Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsford and Colchester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 22%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 17%
Franklin Street
7.47 mi · 11%
Case Street
6 mi · 9%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 8%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Grove Street

Continue on Grove Street

10.9 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 52m from Pittsford
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pittsford 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 Pittsford to Colchester?

The road trip is about 66 miles (106.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Pittsford and 33 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

30 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

33 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

40 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsford and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 58.15 mi (93.58 km).

Pittsford

#1 Pittsford

Town in Vermont

Population2,757
Coordinates43.7067300, -73.0281600
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsford (-73.02816, 43.70673)
End: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.81 L · about $9.19
Round trip
$18.38
4.66 gal · 17.62 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.19 $18.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.38 $20.77
Premium $4.86 $11.32 $22.64
Diesel $6.00 $13.97 $27.95

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 Pittsford and Colchester. The current time is 08:17:29.

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.