Rest Area I-91 (South Bound)
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Trip from Colchester, VT to Newfane, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
154.7 mi
249 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 9m
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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Newfane, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
Colchester, VT to Newfane, VT is 154.7 miles and takes about 3h 15m via I-89 and I-91, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. With 90% of the drive on highways, it's a straightforward route that prioritizes efficiency over leisurely sightseeing. You can expect a mostly highway experience, making it a practical choice for a quick trip between these locations. Plan for a single day of travel to comfortably reach your destination.
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
77.3 miles from Colchester, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 77.4 mi | 1h 29m |
| I 91 | 51.6 mi | 59m |
| Vermont Route 289 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East West Road | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| River Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 30 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 117 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 77.4 mi, about 1h 29m
Traffic on I-89
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 31 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,086 veh/hr typical · worst 1,377
Quietest
1 AM
~33 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
32.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and Newfane, VT.
1
Start on East Road
100 ft
·
9 sec
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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
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
10
Merge onto I 89
77 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
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I 89
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
13
Merge onto I 91
52 mi
·
59 min
·
I 91
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 4
Toward US 5: Putney
15
Turn left onto US 5
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
16
Turn right onto School House Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
School House Road
17
Continue on East West Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East West Road
18
Keep slight left at fork onto East West Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East West Road
19
Continue on East West Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East West Road
20
Turn left
416 ft
·
12 sec
21
At end of road, turn right onto VT 30
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West River Road
22
Continue on VT 30
2.9 mi
·
5 min
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Vermont Route 30
23
Turn left onto West Street
150 ft
·
5 sec
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West Street
24
Arrive at destination
West Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this relatively short, one-day drive, consider an early morning departure. Leaving Colchester around 8:00 AM will give you ample time to reach Newfane by midday. Given that the longest stretch without a significant break is 77.4 miles on I-89, you might want to plan a brief stop for fuel or a stretch after about an hour and a half of driving. The estimated fuel cost of $27 is based on the 154.7-mile distance, so keep an eye on your gauge, especially before hitting the longer highway segments. You can comfortably complete this trip without needing an overnight stay.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.3 miles from Colchester, VT, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.4 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 34 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.3 miles or 1h 35m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newfane, 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 154.7 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 I 89 for about 77.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.3 miles from Colchester, 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 77.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Vermont Welcome Center - Sharon
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
2 mi from route
Rest Area
2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 142.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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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
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~11m in
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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
5
90.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
6
91 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
5
142.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Putney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 4
Toward US 5: Putney
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.35 one way
$54.69 round trip
$4.49/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $29.95 | $59.91 |
| premium | $5.29 | $32.21 | $64.43 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $32.58 | $65.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.43 |
| Efficient EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.54 | $6.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.66 | $9.90 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Origin
Colchester, VT
Afternoon in Colchester on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Chance Rain Showers
N 2 mph
36% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Newfane, VT
Afternoon in Newfane on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
52°F
Hartford, VT
77 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
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
3h 15m 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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 85.3
Park Closure: Temporary Trail Closures on May 13 for Native Grasslands Restoration
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 90% of the 154.7 miles on high-speed roads like I-89 and I-91. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous highway for 77.4 miles on I-89 before transitioning to other interstates and eventually Vermont Route 289. Expect a steady pace with frequent exits and merges as you navigate between these major arteries. The highway portion means you'll be covering ground quickly, but be mindful of the dense exit patterns on the interstate segments.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.4 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near VT 289 / Vermont Route 289.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 154.7 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 90.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,371 ft
271 ft
Total Climb
1,795 ft
Total Descent
1,514 ft
Highest Point
1,371 ft
~55.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,100 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.
On the drive from Colchester, VT to Newfane, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River along the way.
White River
90.7 mi in
|
~1h 51m
About the Cities
Starting in Colchester, VT
Full guide →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
Arriving in Newfane, VT
Full guide →Founded 1761
Newfane is a town and county seat of Windham County in Southern Vermont.
Top landmarks
- • Williamsville Covered Bridge — historic covered bridge, carrying Dover Road over the Rock River in Newfane, Ver...
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 154.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.4 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 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; at 90.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Newfane, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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