How far is Woodstock, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Woodstock, VT to Colchester, VT is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
90.19 mi
02h 04m
Flight
70.81 mi
113.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.81 mi
Kilometers
113.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.19 mi
Kilometers
145.14 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstock
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
Williamstown
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Woodstock
45 mi
01h 02m
To Colchester
45.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    81 m · 13 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto The Green

    104 m · 12 sec · The Green

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Barnard Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Barnard Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 12

    11 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 12

  7. 7

    Continue on Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Creek Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · River Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 89 North

    2024 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  17. 17

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Colchester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Road

    30 m · 3 sec · East Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
56.1 mi · 62%
Vermont Route 12
11 mi · 12%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 5%
Barnard Road
2.86 mi · 3%
River Road
2.86 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

55.7 mi · 01h 04m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamstown
01h 02m from Woodstock
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Woodstock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodstock to Colchester?

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Woodstock and 45.1 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.55 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Woodstock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near Williamstown

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

16 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

24 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

29 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

56 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 70.81 mi (113.96 km).

Woodstock

#1 Woodstock

County seat of Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population2,911
Coordinates43.6242400, -72.5184300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodstock (-72.51843, 43.62424)
End: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $12.55
Round trip
$25.09
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.55 $25.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.17 $28.35
Premium $4.86 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $6.00 $19.07 $38.14

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 Woodstock and Colchester. The current time is 22:26:03.

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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.