How far is Townshend, VT from Colchester, VT?
The driving distance from Townshend, VT to Colchester, VT is about 147 miles (236.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 35m.
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 Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Townshend and Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Townshend and Colchester.
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Start on Grafton Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Athens Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Athens Road
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Continue on Route 35
5 mi · 11 min · Route 35
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Continue on Athens Road
1229 ft · 36 sec · Athens Road
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Turn right onto Route 121 East
1001 ft · 29 sec · Route 121 East
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Continue on Saxtons River Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Saxtons River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saxtons River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Saxtons River Road
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Continue on Route 121
1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 121
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Continue on Old Terrace
1910 ft · 49 sec · Old Terrace
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Turn left onto Atkinson Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Atkinson Street
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Turn straight onto Rockingham Street
1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street
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Continue on Rockingham Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
1166 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
77.6 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Townshend 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
77.6 mi · 01h 30m
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 Clear then Patchy Frost leaving Townshend 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 Townshend to Colchester?
The road trip is about 147 miles (236.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Townshend and 73.6 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.47 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost around Townshend and Mostly Sunny near Colchester.
Stop Ideas Near Royalton
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 Royalton.
Randolph station
White River Junction
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Townshend and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 106.14 mi (170.82 km).
#1 Townshend
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,237 |
| Coordinates | 43.0473000, -72.6675900 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.47 | $40.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.21 | $50.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $31.12 | $62.25 |
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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