Origin
Colchester, VT
Late night in Colchester on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colchester, VT to Huntington, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colchester, VT
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Huntington, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Colchester to Huntington, this 21.9-mile trip is a straightforward journey that takes roughly 42 minutes. Because of the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Vermont Route 289, Huntington Road, and River Road. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, it is an economical drive that connects two distinct parts of the Northeast region within Vermont. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a local visit, the simple logistics make this an easy trip to plan on short notice.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 289 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Huntington Road | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| River Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 117 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Colchester Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 289
— 4.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and Huntington, VT.
1
Start on East Road
100 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Road
2
Turn left onto VT 2A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on VT 2A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Colchester Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto VT 289
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 289
Toward VT 289 East
Use the left lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto VT 117
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
Toward US 2, VT 289 West: Richmond
6
Continue on VT 117
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 117
7
Continue on VT 117
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
9
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
10
Turn right onto Huntington Road
4.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Huntington Road
11
Continue on Main Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Road
12
Turn right onto Raven Ridge
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Raven Ridge
13
Turn right
321 ft
·
23 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 2A / Main Street
Turn left onto VT 2A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
VT 289 / Vermont Route 289
Turn left onto VT 289 / Vermont Route 289 toward VT 289 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward VT 289 East
5
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
VT 117 / River Road
At end of road, turn left onto VT 117 / River Road toward US 2, VT 289 West: Richmond
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 2, VT 289 West: Richmond
4
13 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 2 / West Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Bridge Street
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Huntington, VT
Late night in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
3 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
42m 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 a mixed driving experience that transitions from faster thoroughfares to local roads. About 33% of your travel occurs on highways, starting with the longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.5 miles on Vermont Route 289. Once you exit the main highway, the character of the drive shifts as you transition onto Huntington Road and River Road. This change in road type requires you to stay alert as the pace slows down compared to the initial highway segment. The combination of these road types provides a balanced feel behind the wheel, avoiding the monotony of a purely interstate route.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Vermont Route 289.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 2A / Main Street.
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 42m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 2A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (VT 289 / Vermont Route 289): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (VT 117 / River Road): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Vermont Route 289. 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: near the start (VT 2A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (VT 289 / Vermont Route 289): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (VT 117 / River Road): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntington, 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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