Colchester, VT Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Colchester, VT is a local road trip base with 51 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 72 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Colchester, VT head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

51

Longest Drive

153.3 mi

West Brattleboro, VT

Quickest Drive

15m

Milton, VT

Plan Around Colchester, VT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Colchester, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

West Brattleboro, VT to Colchester, VT 153.3 mi · 3h 5m Chester, VT to Colchester, VT 135 mi · 2h 47m Bennington, VT to Colchester, VT 129.2 mi · 3h 22m Ludlow, VT to Colchester, VT 114.8 mi · 2h 37m

Continue From Colchester, VT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Colchester, VT to Westminster, VT 135.3 mi · 2h 44m Colchester, VT to North Bennington, VT 128.3 mi · 3h 23m Colchester, VT to Jamaica, VT 117.4 mi · 3h 10m Colchester, VT to Ludlow, VT 115.1 mi · 2h 38m

Trips from Colchester, VT

Colchester, VT to Westminster, VT

135.3 mi 2h 44m

Colchester, VT to North Bennington, VT

128.3 mi 3h 23m

Colchester, VT to Jamaica, VT

117.4 mi 3h 10m

Colchester, VT to Ludlow, VT

115.1 mi 2h 38m

Colchester, VT to Manchester, VT

107.2 mi 2h 55m

Colchester, VT to Londonderry, VT

105.9 mi 2h 49m

Colchester, VT to Hartland, VT

101.3 mi 2h 4m

Colchester, VT to Dorset, VT

101.2 mi 2h 47m

Colchester, VT to Sutton, VT

92.4 mi 2h 7m

Colchester, VT to Hartford, VT

91.1 mi 1h 53m

Colchester, VT to Woodstock, VT

90.6 mi 2h 6m

Colchester, VT to Wells, VT

86.1 mi 2h 23m

Colchester, VT to Saint Johnsbury, VT

77.4 mi 1h 43m

Colchester, VT to Glover, VT

71.1 mi 1h 55m

Colchester, VT to Orange County, VT

67.2 mi 1h 45m

Colchester, VT to Chelsea, VT

61.3 mi 1h 32m

Colchester, VT to Brandon, VT

58.4 mi 1h 33m

Colchester, VT to Orwell, VT

56.7 mi 1h 36m

Driving from Colchester, VT

Expect an average of 72 miles and about 1h 48m behind the wheel when leaving Colchester, VT. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 135 miles (3h 23m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Colchester, VT include Westminster, VT (135.3 mi, 2h 44m), North Bennington, VT (128.3 mi, 3h 23m), Jamaica, VT (117.4 mi, 3h 10m), Ludlow, VT (115.1 mi, 2h 38m), and Manchester, VT (107.2 mi, 2h 55m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 72-mile trip from Colchester, VT, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 27 mapped routes leaving Colchester, VT and 24 routes heading into Colchester, VT, covering 51 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 135 miles.

The longest mapped route from Colchester, VT covers 135 miles and takes approximately 3h 23m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Colchester, VT runs about 72 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 72-mile trip from Colchester, VT costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Colchester, VT include Westminster, VT, North Bennington, VT, Jamaica, VT and Ludlow, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.