Origin
Cavendish, VT
Late night in Cavendish on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cavendish, VT to Colchester, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
123 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cavendish, VT
Andrea Davis
Colchester, VT
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Trip Overview
Cavendish to Colchester is 123 miles and takes about 2 hours 35 minutes via I-89, I-91, and VT-131, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This all-Vermont trip stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive between two points in the Green Mountain State. With 95% of the route on highways, you'll experience mostly high-speed cruising. The trip is designed for a single day, making it ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground within Vermont.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.5 miles from Cavendish, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 77.6 mi | 1h 29m |
| I 91 | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| Vermont Route 131 | 13.5 mi | 22m |
| Vermont Route 289 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 117 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Colchester Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 77.6 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cavendish, VT and Colchester, VT.
1
Start on VT 131
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on VT 131
14 mi
·
22 min
·
Vermont Route 131
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 91 North: Hartland, White River Junction
4
Merge onto I 91
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 91
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 89 North
6
Merge onto I 89
78 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
8
Turn right onto US 2
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Turn right onto VT 117
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
10
Continue on VT 117
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 117
11
Continue on VT 117
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
12
Turn right onto VT 289
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 289
Toward VT 289 West
13
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colchester Road
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on VT 2A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto East Road
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Road
16
Arrive at destination
East Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 35 minute drive time, starting in the morning allows ample time for the 123-mile trip. You'll want to budget around $20 for fuel. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 77.6 miles on I-89, you can easily complete this drive in one day without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the longest stretch, as services can be spaced out on interstates.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.5 miles from Cavendish, VT, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.5 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colchester, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cavendish, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cavendish, VT
This is one driving day of about 123 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Cavendish, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 77.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.5 miles from Cavendish, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 89 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 13.8 and 123 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartland, White River Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 North: Hartland, White River Juncti...
4
32.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 89 North
6
110.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
7
120.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
|
VT 2A / Colchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A / Colchester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
123 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
|
East Road
Turn right onto East Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.80 one way
$39.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $21.79 | $43.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $23.55 | $47.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.16 | $54.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.92 | $5.90 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.76 | $4.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.22 | $7.87 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Bethel, VT
62 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 35m 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?
Expect to spend almost all your time on highways, with 95% of the 123 miles utilizing interstate driving. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 77.6 miles, occurring on I-89. You'll notice a high density of exits as you transition between I-91 and I-89, indicating a well-connected highway system.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.6 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 35m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,452 ft
270 ft
Total Climb
1,116 ft
Total Descent
1,744 ft
Highest Point
1,452 ft
~70.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,182 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cavendish, VT and Colchester, VT, road signs point toward White River Junction and Williston.
White River Junction
13.8 mi in
|
~23m
Williston
110.1 mi in
|
~2h 15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 123 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.6 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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