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Trip from Colchester, VT to Glover, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

71.1 mi

114 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Colchester, VT, VT

Colchester, VT

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town in Orleans County, Vermont

Glover, VT

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Colchester to Glover, expect a straightforward journey covering 71.1 miles through the Northeast region of Vermont. With a travel time of approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can anticipate a fuel cost of around $11, making this a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Vermont towns. The drive relies primarily on a combination of Vermont Route 15, Route 100C, and Route 58 East. Given the manageable duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that efficiently connects the two locations without unnecessary complications.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.5 miles from Colchester, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vermont Route 100C 18 mi 28m
Vermont Route 58 East 11.6 mi 17m
Vermont Route 15 11.4 mi 19m
East Road 6.5 mi 13m
I 91 5.4 mi 6m
Main Street 4.5 mi 6m
Westford Road 3 mi 5m
Vermont Route 104 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Vermont Route 100C — 18 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and Glover, VT.

1

Start on East Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · East Road
2

Turn right onto Farnsworth Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Farnsworth Road
3

Continue on East Road

4.4 mi · 8 min · East Road
4

Turn right onto Westford Road

3.0 mi · 5 min · Westford Road
5

Continue on Westford-Milton Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Westford-Milton Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto VT 128

0.8 mi · 1 min · Vermont Route 128
7

Continue on VT 128

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Browns River Road
8

Turn right onto Ramsey Road

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Ramsey Road
9

Turn straight onto VT 104

4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
10

Continue on VT 104

2.0 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 104
11

At end of road, turn left onto VT 15

1.0 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 15
12

Continue on VT 15

2.3 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15
13

Enter roundabout onto VT 15

109 ft · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15
14

Continue on VT 15

8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 15
15

Continue on VT 15

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lower Main Street West
16

Turn left onto VT 100C

18 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 100C
17

Turn right onto VT 58

8.3 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 58 East
18

At end of road, turn right onto VT 14; VT 58

1.2 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14
19

Turn left onto VT 58

3.3 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 58 East
20

Turn right onto US 5; VT 58

0.2 mi · 20 sec · U.S. Route 5
21

Turn left

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 91 South
22

Merge onto I 91

5.4 mi · 6 min · I 91
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 25 Toward VT 16: Barton, Glover
24

Turn right onto VT 16

1.2 mi · 1 min · Glover Road
25

Continue on VT 16

0.8 mi · 1 min · Glover Street
26

Arrive at destination

VT 16

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the 1 hour and 55-minute drive without needing to plan for formal rest stops, though it is always wise to keep an eye on your fuel gauge given the $11 estimated cost. Because the route relies on a specific sequence of Vermont state roads, keep your navigation tools handy to ensure you catch the transition onto Vermont Route 58 East. If you are driving during peak travel seasons, remember that these regional highways can see changes in traffic flow, so checking local road conditions before you pull out of Colchester is a smart habit. Use the lack of scheduled stops to your benefit by keeping a light, flexible itinerary.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.5 miles from Colchester, VT, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18 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 16 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.5 miles or 1h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glover, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Colchester, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Colchester, VT

This is one driving day of about 71.1 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Colchester, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 100C for about 18 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Johnson, VT, VT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, VT

36 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

Fairfax, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Colchester, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 45.7

Albany, Vermont

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 66

Orleans, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 12.1 and 68.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
12.1 mi into trip | ~23m in | VT 128 / Vermont Route 128

At end of road, turn left onto VT 128 / Vermont Route 128

Navigation decision point

4
20 mi into trip | ~36m in | VT 15 / Vermont Route 15

At end of road, turn left onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15

Navigation decision point

4
23.3 mi into trip | ~42m in | VT 15 / Vermont Route 15

Enter roundabout onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
63.3 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Turn left toward I 91 South

Navigation decision point

Toward I 91 South
6
68.9 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward VT 16: Barton, Glover

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 25 Toward VT 16: Barton, Glover

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.45 one way

$22.89 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.59 $25.19
premium $4.86 $13.62 $27.23
diesel $5.61 $15.70 $31.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.3 0 $7.47 $3.41
Efficient EV 17.8 0 $6.22 $2.84
EV Truck/SUV 28.4 0 $9.95 $4.55

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Colchester, VT

Late night in Colchester on Sunday

Local time

3:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glover, VT

Late night in Glover on Sunday

Local time

3:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Johnson, VT

36 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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 55m 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 trip is characterized by a highway-focused profile, with 71% of your travel occurring on higher-speed roads. While you will experience a mix of driving conditions, the longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 18 miles while navigating Vermont Route 100C. The road dynamics shift as you transition between the main arteries, moving from the flow of larger highways to the specific pacing of regional routes like 58 East. You should prepare for a drive that prioritizes efficiency, though the change in road types keeps the experience from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. Expect a steady, predictable pace behind the wheel as you traverse the 71.1-mile distance.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 mi on Vermont Route 100C.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 100C and Vermont Route 58 East. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in near VT 128 / Vermont Route 128.

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 1h 55m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12.1 miles (VT 128 / Vermont Route 128): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 71.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18 miles on Vermont Route 100C. 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 12.1 miles (VT 128 / Vermont Route 128): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glover, 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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