Origin
Colchester, VT
Late night in Colchester on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colchester, VT to Johnson, 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
56m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Johnson, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Vermont, the 32.1-mile trek from Colchester to Johnson is a straightforward journey. Taking roughly 56 minutes to complete, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning there is no need to worry about overnight logistics. You will primarily navigate via Vermont Route 15, East Road, and Main Street. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an economical choice for those looking to travel between these Northeast towns. Whether you are running errands or just exploring, the simplicity of this short drive makes it a stress-free option for your weekend plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 15 | 11.4 mi | 19m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 15
— 11.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and Johnson, 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
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Lower Main Street West
16
Turn right onto Railroad Street
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Railroad Street
17
Arrive at destination
Railroad Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 32.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Farnsworth Road
Turn right onto Farnsworth Road
Navigation decision point
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
4
32.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Railroad Street
Turn right onto Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Johnson, VT
Late night in Johnson on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Fairfax, VT
16 mi in
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
20 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
56m 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 32.1-mile trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the journey interesting. You will spend about 44% of your time on highways, providing a balanced experience between open stretches and local navigating. The longest uninterrupted portion of the drive is an 11.4-mile segment along Vermont Route 15, which allows you to settle into a steady rhythm. As you transition between the main roads and local streets, expect the pace to shift from highway speeds to more controlled driving environments. It is a manageable route that avoids the monotony of long-haul interstate travel.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on Vermont Route 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 2.1 miles in near Farnsworth Road.
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 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Farnsworth Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (VT 128 / Vermont Route 128): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on Vermont Route 15. 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 2.1 miles (Farnsworth Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (VT 128 / Vermont Route 128): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Johnson, 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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