Origin
Duxbury, VT
Late night in Duxbury on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duxbury, VT to Colchester, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duxbury, VT
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Colchester, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Duxbury to Colchester, you are in for a quick, straightforward journey through Vermont. Covering 29.7 miles, this trip typically takes about 43 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily utilize I-89, Vermont Route 289, and River Road to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, this route is highly efficient for commuters or travelers moving between these Northeast locations. Because the drive is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time without needing to worry about long-haul exhaustion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| Vermont Route 289 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 117 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Colchester Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 14.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duxbury, VT and Colchester, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
61 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; VT 100
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
5
Continue on US 2; VT 100
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto VT 100
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
7
Continue on VT 100
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington
9
Merge onto I 89
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 89
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
11
Turn right onto US 2
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Turn right onto VT 117
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
13
Continue on VT 117
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 117
14
Continue on VT 117
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
15
Turn right onto VT 289
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 289
Toward VT 289 West
16
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colchester Road
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on VT 2A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto East Road
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Road
19
Arrive at destination
East Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 2; VT 100 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; VT 100 / U.S. Route 2
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Enter roundabout onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
7
27.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
VT 2A / Colchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A / Colchester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.78 one way
$9.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Colchester, VT
Late night in Colchester on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 76 percent of your travel time will be spent on major roads. The drive features a significant 14.5-mile stretch on I-89, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition from the interstate onto Vermont Route 289 and River Road, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed transit to more localized travel. Navigating these segments provides a clear contrast to the monotony of the highway, keeping the drive engaging despite its short duration. You will find that the road surface and traffic patterns remain consistent, offering a predictable experience behind the wheel.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 289. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near VT 100 / Vermont Route 100.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 2; VT 100 / U.S. Route 2): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.7 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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.
Between Duxbury, VT and Colchester, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Williston.
Burlington
2.2 mi in
|
~5m
Williston
16.8 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on I 89. 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 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 2; VT 100 / U.S. Route 2): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.7 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Colchester, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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