Origin
Cambridge, VT
Late night in Cambridge on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, VT to Colchester, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, VT
Phil Evenden
Colchester, VT
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Trip Overview
Cambridge, VT to Colchester, VT is 20.7 miles and takes about 37 minutes via East Road and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Vermont's Northeast region. Expect a highly local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's a quick journey perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Road | 6.5 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Westford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 104 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Westford-Milton Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 128 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Farnsworth Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Vermont Route 15 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Road
— 6.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, VT and Colchester, VT.
1
Start on VT 15
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 15
2
Turn right onto VT 104
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 104
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on VT 104
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn slight left onto Ramsey Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ramsey Road
5
Turn left onto VT 128
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Browns River Road
6
Continue on VT 128
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 128
7
Turn right onto Westford-Milton Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Westford-Milton Road
8
Continue on Westford Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Westford Road
9
Turn left onto East Road
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
East Road
10
Continue on Farnsworth Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farnsworth Road
11
Turn left onto East Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Road
12
Arrive at destination
East Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VT 104 / Vermont Route 104
Turn right onto VT 104 / Vermont Route 104
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
VT 128 / Browns River Road
Turn left onto VT 128 / Browns River Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Westford-Milton Road
Turn right onto Westford-Milton Road
Navigation decision point
3
13.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East Road
Turn left onto East Road
Navigation decision point
3
18.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
East Road
Turn left onto East Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Colchester, VT
Late night in Colchester on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 17% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local roads like East Road, Main Street, and Westford Road. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 6.5 miles on East Road, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience. The road's personality shifts as you transition between these varied local thoroughfares, demanding your attention throughout the 37-minute trip.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on East Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near VT 104 / Vermont Route 104.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (VT 104 / Vermont Route 104): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (VT 128 / Browns River Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (Westford-Milton Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on East Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (VT 104 / Vermont Route 104): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (VT 128 / Browns River Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (Westford-Milton Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Colchester, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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