Colchester, VT to Pittsford, VT is 66 miles and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes via Vermont Route 116 and Ethan Allen Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Vermont, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. The route is primarily made up of surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure interstate experience. It's a straightforward, manageable drive perfect for a single day, allowing plenty of time for your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33 miles from Colchester, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi
21m
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi
16m
Franklin Street
7.5 mi
11m
Case Street
6.1 mi
8m
South 116 Road
5.5 mi
8m
North 116 Road
4.1 mi
6m
Saint George Road
3.7 mi
5m
Essex Road
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and Pittsford, 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
7.5 mi·11 min·Franklin Street
25
Arrive at destination
US 7
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of this 66-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight for the drive and your activities upon arrival in Pittsford. With no specific stops recommended, you can make spontaneous breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $11, and it's always wise to top off before heading out, especially when navigating surface roads where services might be less frequent than on major highways. The longest stretch on Vermont Route 116 is over 14 miles, so plan for that segment if you need a break.
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 33 miles from Colchester, VT, or about 53m 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 15 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33 miles or 53m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsford, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Colchester, VT
This is one driving day of about 66 miles and 1h 45m.
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 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
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46 — 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.
3
33.9 mi into trip|~55m in|VT 116 / South 116 Road
Turn left onto VT 116 / South 116 Road
Navigation decision point
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.62 one way
$21.25 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$11.69
$23.38
premium
$4.86
$12.64
$25.28
diesel
$5.61
$14.57
$29.14
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: 23.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.8
0
$6.93
$3.17
Efficient EV
16.5
0
$5.77
$2.64
EV Truck/SUV
26.4
0
$9.24
$4.22
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Colchester, VT
Morning
in Colchester on Tuesday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pittsford, VT
Morning
in Pittsford on Tuesday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Bristol, VT
33 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
21 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 45m 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.
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 drive features 26% highway, meaning you'll have some interstate cruising before transitioning to surface roads. The longest stretch on a single road is 14.2 miles on Vermont Route 116. Expect a mostly surface road experience once you leave the highway segments behind. You'll notice the change from faster-paced driving to a more local cruising speed as you navigate through towns and villages.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 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?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 2A / Main Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Colchester, VT to Pittsford, VT is easy. At 1h 45m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 33.9 miles (VT 116 / South 116 Road): 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.
Mostly surface roads 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 — we found about 2 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. 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 12.9 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.9 miles (VT 116 / South 116 Road): 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 Pittsford, VT before heading back.
