Road Trips from Colchester, VT
From Colchester, VT, you've got a good mix of day trip and longer excursions. There are several destinations just about 1.5 hours away, with decent drive scores and some even have nearby parks like Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. If you're looking for something a bit further, there are options around 3 hours out, offering a chance to explore more of Vermont. You can stick to flatter terrain or choose routes with a bit more variety.
Total Routes
14
Shortest
1.9h
With Parks Nearby
12
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
13 total in this range
Londonderry, VT
2h 49m105.9 mi one way
This destination is 105.9 miles away and takes 2.8 hours, with a strong drive score of 9. The profile is mixed highway and surface roads, and the terrain is mostly flat. It's a longer day trip option without specific park proximity.
Jamaica, VT
3h 10m117.4 mi one way
At 117.4 miles and 3.2 hours, this route scores a 9 and uses mixed highway and surface roads. Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park is accessible from here. It's a good choice if you're looking for a longer drive with park opportunities.
Dorset, VT
2h 47m101.2 mi one way
Manchester, VT
2h 55m107.2 mi one way
This 107.2-mile drive takes 2.9 hours and scores an 8, primarily using surface roads. Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park is nearby. It's a longer excursion that offers park access and a different road profile than some highway-heavy options.
North Bennington, VT
3h 23m128.3 mi one way
This is one of your longer options at 128.3 miles, requiring 3.4 hours. It scores a 9 and is mostly highway. While it doesn't list specific nearby parks, it offers a substantial drive further into Vermont.
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Londonderry, VT
2h 49m105.9 mi one way
Jamaica, VT
3h 10m117.4 mi one way
Dorset, VT
2h 47m101.2 mi one way
Manchester, VT
2h 55m107.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain options and nearby parks, spring drives offer accessible routes as the weather improves.
Summer
The mix of highway and surface roads makes summer excursions pleasant, with several options featuring nearby national park access.
Fall
Routes with Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park nearby would be ideal for fall color viewing.
Winter
Shorter drives with mixed highway and surface roads are likely the most practical for winter travel from Colchester.
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