Origin
Colchester, VT
Afternoon in Colchester on Wednesday
Local time
3:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colchester, VT to Newport, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
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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Newport, VT
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Colchester, VT to Newport, VT covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 100C, Vermont Route 15, Vermont Route 58 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18 miles on Vermont Route 100C. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.3 miles from Colchester, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 100C | 18 mi | 28m |
| Vermont Route 15 | 11.4 mi | 19m |
| Vermont Route 58 East | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| East Road | 6.5 mi | 13m |
| U.S. Route 5 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Vermont Route 14 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Westford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 100C
— 18 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and Newport, 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 left onto VT 14
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 14
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 5; VT 14
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 5
20
Continue on US 5
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Coventry Street
21
Continue on US 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 5; VT 105
522 ft
·
10 sec
·
Third Street
23
Turn right onto US 5; VT 105
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
24
Turn slight right onto Railroad Square
315 ft
·
8 sec
·
Railroad Square
25
Arrive at destination
Railroad Square
Trip Plan
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 34.3 miles from Colchester, VT, or about 1h 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 15 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.3 miles or 1h 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newport, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 68.7 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 12.1 and 68.2 — 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
5
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
At end of road, turn left onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
Navigation decision point
5
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
|
US 5; VT 14 / U.S. Route 5
At end of road, turn left onto US 5; VT 14 / U.S. Route 5
Navigation decision point
5
68.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
US 5; VT 105 / Third Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 5; VT 105 / Third Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.44 one way
$22.89 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $12.70 | $25.40 |
| premium | $5.07 | $13.70 | $27.40 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.14 | $30.29 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Newport, VT
Afternoon in Newport on Wednesday
Local time
3:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Johnson, VT
34 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 54m 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?
68.7 mi in 1h 54m, mostly highway — 18 mi of that is on Vermont Route 100C.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 100C and Vermont Route 15. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 12 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 58.6 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,398 ft
271 ft
Total Climb
1,494 ft
Total Descent
1,078 ft
Highest Point
1,398 ft
~54 mi in
Elevation Range
1,128 ft
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 Newport, VT
Full guide →Newport is a city in the Northeast Kingdom region of Vermont.
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 1h 54m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m 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 58.6 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newport, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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