How far is Wolcott, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Wolcott, VT to Colchester, VT is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
48.26 mi
01h 09m
Flight
33.95 mi
54.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.95 mi
Kilometers
54.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.26 mi
Kilometers
77.67 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Wolcott
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolcott
2026-04-23T07:10
Arrive Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolcott
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Jeffersonville
VT

Village in the town of Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont

From Wolcott
23.2 mi
00h 34m
To Colchester
25.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wolcott and Colchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    33 m · 7 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 15

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 15

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 15 West

    26 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West

    44 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  7. 7

    Continue on Lower Main Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lower Main Street East

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Ramsey Road

    596 ft · 31 sec · Ramsey Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Browns River Road

    2803 ft · 56 sec · Browns River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 128

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 128

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Westford-Milton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Westford-Milton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Westford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Westford Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Road

    4.4 mi · 9 min · East Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Farnsworth Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farnsworth Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolcott 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15 West
14 mi · 29%
Vermont Route 15
11.2 mi · 23%
East Road
6.52 mi · 14%
Main Street
4.47 mi · 9%
Westford Road
3.04 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 104
1.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 15 West

Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

8.13 mi · 00h 14m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
00h 34m from Wolcott
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wolcott 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 Wolcott to Colchester?

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Wolcott and 25.1 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wolcott and Mostly Sunny near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near Jeffersonville

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

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

RAIL

Essex Junction station

28 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

28 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

46 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolcott and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 33.95 mi (54.64 km).

Wolcott

#1 Wolcott

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

Population1,680
Coordinates44.5464400, -72.4584400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-72.458003, 44.546489)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.41
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.71 $13.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.58 $15.15
Premium $4.86 $8.26 $16.52
Diesel $6.00 $10.19 $20.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolcott and Colchester. The current time is 07:10:54.

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.