Spanning 105.9 miles, this drive from Colchester to Londonderry is an ideal one-day excursion through the heart of Vermont. You should anticipate roughly 2 hours and 49 minutes of travel time, making it a manageable trip that doesn't necessarily require an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the journey. The route navigates through the Northeast, transitioning from the Colchester area down toward the Londonderry region. Because it functions well as a single-day commitment, you have plenty of flexibility to explore at your own pace once you arrive. It is a straightforward transit that balances distance and time effectively for those looking to traverse the state.
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
52.9 miles from Colchester, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi
21m
Franklin Street
14.1 mi
23m
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi
16m
Vermont Route 155
9.9 mi
14m
Vermont Route 103
8.1 mi
12m
Vermont Route 100
7.5 mi
11m
North Main Street
6.3 mi
10m
Case Street
6.1 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and Londonderry, 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
1.9 mi·3 min·Colchester Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on VT 2A
0.9 mi·2 min·Lincoln Street
5
Continue on VT 2A
0.7 mi·2 min·Park Street
6
Continue on VT 2A
2.2 mi·3 min·Essex Road
7
Continue on VT 2A
3.7 mi·5 min·Saint George Road
8
Continue on VT 2A
2.0 mi·2 min·Vermont Route 2A
9
At end of road, turn left onto VT 116
14 mi·21 min·Vermont Route 116
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on VT 116
4.1 mi·6 min·North 116 Road
11
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi·1 min·Rockydale Road
12
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi·1 min·East Street
13
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi·25 sec·Main Street
14
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi·53 sec·West Street
15
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi·56 sec·Stony Hill Road
16
Turn left onto VT 116
2.1 mi·3 min·South 116 Road
17
Continue on VT 116
3.4 mi·5 min·South 116 Road
18
Continue on VT 116
6.1 mi·8 min·Case Street
19
Turn right onto VT 116
0.5 mi·51 sec·Ossie Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
1.1 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 7 South
21
Continue on US 7
11 mi·16 min·Ethan Allen Highway
22
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi·39 sec·Conant Square
23
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi·44 sec·Center Street
24
Continue on US 7
14 mi·23 min·Franklin Street
25
Continue on US 7
6.3 mi·10 min·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn left onto VT 103
8.1 mi·12 min·Vermont Route 103
27
Turn right onto VT 155
0.3 mi·43 sec·Village Street
28
Turn left onto VT 140; VT 155
452 ft·13 sec·Vermont Route 140
29
Turn right onto VT 155
0.1 mi·16 sec·Weston Road
30
Continue on VT 155
9.9 mi·14 min·Vermont Route 155
31
Continue on VT 100
2.9 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 100
32
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi·2 min·Main Street
33
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi·7 min·Vermont Route 100
34
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11
372 ft·10 sec·Vermont Route 11
35
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 105.9-mile journey, try to depart early in the morning to avoid any midday traffic fluctuations. Since the trip only requires one stop, plan your break strategically to maximize your efficiency while staying within your $17 fuel budget. The flexibility of this shorter drive means you don't need to rush, so allow yourself extra time if the weather or road conditions on Vermont Route 116 become challenging. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Colchester, as the 14.2-mile stretch on Route 116 might be your best opportunity to gauge your consumption. By keeping your pace steady, you can easily complete this drive in under three hours while enjoying the changing Vermont landscape.
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 52.9 miles from Colchester, VT, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.2 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 23 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.9 miles or 1h 24m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Londonderry, 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.
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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 Colchester, VT
This is one driving day of about 105.9 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Colchester, 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 Vermont Route 116 for about 14.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 105.8 — 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
12.9 mi into trip|~22m in|VT 116 / Vermont Route 116
At end of road, turn left onto VT 116 / Vermont Route 116
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
46 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South
Navigation decision point
4
87.3 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|VT 140; VT 155 / Vermont Route 140
Turn left onto VT 140; VT 155 / Vermont Route 140
Navigation decision point
5
105.8 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|VT 11 / Vermont Route 11
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11 / Vermont Route 11
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.72 one way
$37.44 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$20.50
$41.01
premium
$5.29
$22.05
$44.10
diesel
$5.35
$22.31
$44.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.8
0
$11.12
$5.08
Efficient EV
26.5
0
$9.27
$4.24
EV Truck/SUV
42.4
0
$14.83
$6.78
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Colchester, VT
Afternoon
in Colchester on Wednesday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 8 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Londonderry, VT
Afternoon
in Londonderry on Wednesday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NE 1 mph18% chanceLive forecast
73°F
Brandon, VT
53 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
9 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
2h 49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, alternating between local transit and larger thoroughfares. You will spend roughly 41% of your time on highways, though the character of the road shifts significantly as you transition between Vermont Route 116, Franklin Street, and the Ethan Allen Highway. While you will encounter a variety of road types, the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 14.2 miles on Vermont Route 116. Be prepared for a drive that requires your attention as the road conditions change, moving from more populated areas to the varied terrain typical of Vermont's interior. It is far from a monotonous interstate grind, providing a diverse experience behind the wheel.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on Vermont Route 116.
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 early in the drive near VT 2A / Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 49m drive. You will face about 9 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 12.9 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South): Navigation decision point.
Colchester is a town in Northwest Vermont. It is home to Saint Michael's College. Colchester is primarily a bedroom community of Burlington. The town is very spread out, with most businesses and residences clustered in three villages: Colchester village, Mallet's Bay, and Severance Corners. St. Michael's College is located in the southeast corner of the town near Winooski and Essex Junction.
Top landmarks
•Fort Ethan Allen — historic Army base in Vermont, USA
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on Vermont Route 116. 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: near the start (VT 2A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Londonderry, VT before heading back.
