Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Starksboro, VT
Tom Fisk
The drive from Colchester, VT to Starksboro, VT covers 24.2 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 116, Saint George Road, Essex Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on Vermont Route 116. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 116 | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| Saint George Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 2A | 2 mi | 2m |
| Colchester Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Park Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and Starksboro, VT.
Start on East Road
Turn left onto VT 2A
Continue on VT 2A
Continue on VT 2A
Continue on VT 2A
Continue on VT 2A
Continue on VT 2A
Continue on VT 2A
At end of road, turn left onto VT 116
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto VT 2A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto VT 116 / Vermont Route 116
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| premium | $5.07 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Colchester on Friday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Starksboro on Friday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
24.2 mi in 39m — 55% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Vermont Route 116.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Colchester, VT to Starksboro, VT is easy. At 39m with 55% 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
837 ft
Total Descent
494 ft
Highest Point
624 ft
~8.6 mi in
Elevation Range
353 ft
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
Founded 1780
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
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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